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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,577.55, 5,367.15 and 1,112.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,577.55, 5,367.15 and 1,112.24 is: 1,668.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,577.55 : 5,367.15 = 1,112.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,577.55/5,367.15 = 1,112.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,577.55x = 5,367.15 × 1,112.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,577.55x = 5,969,532.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,969,532.08/3,577.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668.61

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