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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,835.07, 5,750.77 and 1,335.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,835.07, 5,750.77 and 1,335.94 is: 2,003.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,835.07 : 5,750.77 = 1,335.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,835.07/5,750.77 = 1,335.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,835.07x = 5,750.77 × 1,335.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,835.07x = 7,682,711.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,682,711.78/3,835.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,003.28

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