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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,570.89, 5,357.95 and 1,623.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,570.89, 5,357.95 and 1,623.65 is: 2,436.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,570.89 : 5,357.95 = 1,623.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,570.89/5,357.95 = 1,623.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,570.89x = 5,357.95 × 1,623.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,570.89x = 8,699,404.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,699,404.67/3,570.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,436.20

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