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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,952.67, 5,928.99 and 1,030.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,952.67, 5,928.99 and 1,030.97 is: 1,546.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,952.67 : 5,928.99 = 1,030.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,952.67/5,928.99 = 1,030.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,952.67x = 5,928.99 × 1,030.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,952.67x = 6,112,625.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,112,625.64/3,952.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.45

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