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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,882.76, 5,823.52 and 1,070.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,882.76, 5,823.52 and 1,070.94 is: 1,606.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,882.76 : 5,823.52 = 1,070.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,882.76/5,823.52 = 1,070.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,882.76x = 5,823.52 × 1,070.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,882.76x = 6,236,640.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,236,640.51/3,882.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,606.24

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