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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,824.92, 5,292.30 and 3,360.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,824.92, 5,292.30 and 3,360.52 is: 4,649.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,824.92 : 5,292.30 = 3,360.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,824.92/5,292.30 = 3,360.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,824.92x = 5,292.30 × 3,360.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,824.92x = 17,784,880.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,784,880.00/3,824.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,649.74

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