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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,832.76, 5,748.26 and 1,367.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,832.76, 5,748.26 and 1,367.52 is: 2,050.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,832.76 : 5,748.26 = 1,367.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,832.76/5,748.26 = 1,367.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,832.76x = 5,748.26 × 1,367.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,832.76x = 7,860,853.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,860,853.68/3,832.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,050.97

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