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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,711.93, 5,567.28 and 1,373.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,711.93, 5,567.28 and 1,373.02 is: 2,059.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,711.93 : 5,567.28 = 1,373.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,711.93/5,567.28 = 1,373.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,711.93x = 5,567.28 × 1,373.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,711.93x = 7,643,986.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,643,986.79/3,711.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.30

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