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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,950.76, 5,926.14 and 1,355.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,950.76, 5,926.14 and 1,355.52 is: 2,033.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,950.76 : 5,926.14 = 1,355.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,950.76/5,926.14 = 1,355.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,950.76x = 5,926.14 × 1,355.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,950.76x = 8,033,001.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,033,001.29/3,950.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.28

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