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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,660.22, 5,490.33 and 1,320.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,660.22, 5,490.33 and 1,320.54 is: 1,980.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,660.22 : 5,490.33 = 1,320.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,660.22/5,490.33 = 1,320.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,660.22x = 5,490.33 × 1,320.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,660.22x = 7,250,200.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,250,200.38/3,660.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,980.81

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