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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,849.53, 5,774.60 and 1,076.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,849.53, 5,774.60 and 1,076.22 is: 1,614.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,849.53 : 5,774.60 = 1,076.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,849.53/5,774.60 = 1,076.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,849.53x = 5,774.60 × 1,076.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,849.53x = 6,214,740.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,214,740.01/3,849.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,614.42

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