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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,664.68, 5,496.61 and 1,067.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,664.68, 5,496.61 and 1,067.61 is: 1,601.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,664.68 : 5,496.61 = 1,067.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,664.68/5,496.61 = 1,067.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,664.68x = 5,496.61 × 1,067.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,664.68x = 5,868,235.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,868,235.80/3,664.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.30

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