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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,592.53, 5,388.84 and 1,127.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,592.53, 5,388.84 and 1,127.43 is: 1,691.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,592.53 : 5,388.84 = 1,127.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,592.53/5,388.84 = 1,127.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,592.53x = 5,388.84 × 1,127.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,592.53x = 6,075,539.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,075,539.88/3,592.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.16

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