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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,819.76, 5,728.59 and 1,354.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,819.76, 5,728.59 and 1,354.24 is: 2,030.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,819.76 : 5,728.59 = 1,354.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,819.76/5,728.59 = 1,354.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,819.76x = 5,728.59 × 1,354.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,819.76x = 7,757,885.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,757,885.72/3,819.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,030.99

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