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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,840.84, 5,761.73 and 1,375.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,840.84, 5,761.73 and 1,375.92 is: 2,064.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,840.84 : 5,761.73 = 1,375.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,840.84/5,761.73 = 1,375.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,840.84x = 5,761.73 × 1,375.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,840.84x = 7,927,682.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,927,682.98/3,840.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,064.05

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