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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,673.62, 5,511.24 and 1,076.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,673.62, 5,511.24 and 1,076.76 is: 1,615.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,673.62 : 5,511.24 = 1,076.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,673.62/5,511.24 = 1,076.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,673.62x = 5,511.24 × 1,076.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,673.62x = 5,934,282.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,934,282.78/3,673.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,615.38

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