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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,572.67, 5,364.95 and 2,410.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,572.67, 5,364.95 and 2,410.16 is: 3,619.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,572.67 : 5,364.95 = 2,410.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,572.67/5,364.95 = 2,410.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,572.67x = 5,364.95 × 2,410.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,572.67x = 12,930,387.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,930,387.89/3,572.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,619.25

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