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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,580.02, 5,369.34 and 1,114.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,580.02, 5,369.34 and 1,114.86 is: 1,672.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,580.02 : 5,369.34 = 1,114.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,580.02/5,369.34 = 1,114.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,580.02x = 5,369.34 × 1,114.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,580.02x = 5,986,062.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,986,062.39/3,580.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,672.08

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