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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,595.91, 5,390.66 and 1,404.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,595.91, 5,390.66 and 1,404.14 is: 2,104.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,595.91 : 5,390.66 = 1,404.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,595.91/5,390.66 = 1,404.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,595.91x = 5,390.66 × 1,404.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,595.91x = 7,569,217.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,569,217.89/3,595.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,104.95

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