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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,600.29, 5,393.44 and 2,363.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,600.29, 5,393.44 and 2,363.95 is: 3,541.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,600.29 : 5,393.44 = 2,363.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,600.29/5,393.44 = 2,363.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,600.29x = 5,393.44 × 2,363.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,600.29x = 12,749,822.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,749,822.49/3,600.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.33

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