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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,812.84, 5,719.26 and 1,346.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,812.84, 5,719.26 and 1,346.32 is: 2,019.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,812.84 : 5,719.26 = 1,346.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,812.84/5,719.26 = 1,346.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,812.84x = 5,719.26 × 1,346.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,812.84x = 7,699,954.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,699,954.12/3,812.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,019.48

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