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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,795.02, 5,691.42 and 1,329.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,795.02, 5,691.42 and 1,329.38 is: 1,993.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,795.02 : 5,691.42 = 1,329.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,795.02/5,691.42 = 1,329.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,795.02x = 5,691.42 × 1,329.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,795.02x = 7,566,059.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,566,059.92/3,795.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.68

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