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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,875.76, 5,815.06 and 1,410.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,875.76, 5,815.06 and 1,410.73 is: 2,116.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,875.76 : 5,815.06 = 1,410.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,875.76/5,815.06 = 1,410.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,875.76x = 5,815.06 × 1,410.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,875.76x = 8,203,461.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,203,461.53/3,875.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,116.61

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