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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,675.81, 5,513.28 and 1,043.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,675.81, 5,513.28 and 1,043.54 is: 1,565.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,675.81 : 5,513.28 = 1,043.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,675.81/5,513.28 = 1,043.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,675.81x = 5,513.28 × 1,043.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,675.81x = 5,753,354.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,753,354.29/3,675.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.19

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