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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,569.94, 5,353.20 and 2,089.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,569.94, 5,353.20 and 2,089.59 is: 3,133.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,569.94 : 5,353.20 = 2,089.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,569.94/5,353.20 = 2,089.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,569.94x = 5,353.20 × 2,089.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,569.94x = 11,185,993.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,185,993.19/3,569.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,133.38

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