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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,967.07, 5,950.55 and 1,005.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,967.07, 5,950.55 and 1,005.53 is: 1,508.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,967.07 : 5,950.55 = 1,005.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,967.07/5,950.55 = 1,005.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,967.07x = 5,950.55 × 1,005.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,967.07x = 5,983,429.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,983,429.30/3,967.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.28

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