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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,602.97, 5,404.76 and 1,005.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,602.97, 5,404.76 and 1,005.91 is: 1,508.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,602.97 : 5,404.76 = 1,005.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,602.97/5,404.76 = 1,005.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,602.97x = 5,404.76 × 1,005.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,602.97x = 5,436,702.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,436,702.13/3,602.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.95

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