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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,604.83, 5,407.92 and 1,140.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,604.83, 5,407.92 and 1,140.27 is: 1,710.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,604.83 : 5,407.92 = 1,140.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,604.83/5,407.92 = 1,140.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,604.83x = 5,407.92 × 1,140.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,604.83x = 6,166,468.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,166,468.66/3,604.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.61

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