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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,751.12, 5,623.44 and 1,441.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,751.12, 5,623.44 and 1,441.04 is: 2,160.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,751.12 : 5,623.44 = 1,441.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,751.12/5,623.44 = 1,441.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,751.12x = 5,623.44 × 1,441.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,751.12x = 8,103,601.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,103,601.98/3,751.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,160.32

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