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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,951.28, 5,926.92 and 1,354.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,951.28, 5,926.92 and 1,354.24 is: 2,031.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,951.28 : 5,926.92 = 1,354.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,951.28/5,926.92 = 1,354.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,951.28x = 5,926.92 × 1,354.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,951.28x = 8,026,472.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,026,472.14/3,951.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,031.36

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