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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,802.07, 5,700.58 and 1,580.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,802.07, 5,700.58 and 1,580.33 is: 2,369.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,802.07 : 5,700.58 = 1,580.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,802.07/5,700.58 = 1,580.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,802.07x = 5,700.58 × 1,580.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,802.07x = 9,008,807.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,008,807.89/3,802.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,369.45

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