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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,604.23, 4,972.94 and 2,010.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,604.23, 4,972.94 and 2,010.89 is: 2,774.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,604.23 : 4,972.94 = 2,010.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,604.23/4,972.94 = 2,010.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,604.23x = 4,972.94 × 2,010.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,604.23x = 10,000,000.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,000,000.40/3,604.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,774.52

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