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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,975.63, 5,963.99 and 1,343.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,975.63, 5,963.99 and 1,343.89 is: 2,016.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,975.63 : 5,963.99 = 1,343.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,975.63/5,963.99 = 1,343.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,975.63x = 5,963.99 × 1,343.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,975.63x = 8,014,934.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,014,934.97/3,975.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,016.02

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