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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,795.71, 5,692.46 and 1,330.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,795.71, 5,692.46 and 1,330.07 is: 1,994.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,795.71 : 5,692.46 = 1,330.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,795.71/5,692.46 = 1,330.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,795.71x = 5,692.46 × 1,330.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,795.71x = 7,571,363.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,571,363.62/3,795.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,994.72

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