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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,667.76, 5,501.25 and 1,035.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,667.76, 5,501.25 and 1,035.20 is: 1,552.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,667.76 : 5,501.25 = 1,035.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,667.76/5,501.25 = 1,035.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,667.76x = 5,501.25 × 1,035.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,667.76x = 5,694,866.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,694,866.49/3,667.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.68

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