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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,819.72, 5,727.69 and 1,354.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,819.72, 5,727.69 and 1,354.17 is: 2,030.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,819.72 : 5,727.69 = 1,354.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,819.72/5,727.69 = 1,354.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,819.72x = 5,727.69 × 1,354.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,819.72x = 7,756,265.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,756,265.97/3,819.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,030.58

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