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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,603.71, 5,406.33 and 2,044.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,603.71, 5,406.33 and 2,044.43 is: 3,067.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,603.71 : 5,406.33 = 2,044.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,603.71/5,406.33 = 2,044.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,603.71x = 5,406.33 × 2,044.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,603.71x = 11,052,863.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,052,863.24/3,603.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,067.08

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