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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,577.76, 5,367.31 and 1,112.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,577.76, 5,367.31 and 1,112.02 is: 1,668.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,577.76 : 5,367.31 = 1,112.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,577.76/5,367.31 = 1,112.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,577.76x = 5,367.31 × 1,112.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,577.76x = 5,968,556.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,968,556.07/3,577.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668.24

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