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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,632.22, 5,447.72 and 1,034.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,632.22, 5,447.72 and 1,034.54 is: 1,551.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,632.22 : 5,447.72 = 1,034.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,632.22/5,447.72 = 1,034.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,632.22x = 5,447.72 × 1,034.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,632.22x = 5,635,884.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,635,884.25/3,632.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.64

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