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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,607.03, 5,411.46 and 1,009.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,607.03, 5,411.46 and 1,009.97 is: 1,515.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,607.03 : 5,411.46 = 1,009.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,607.03/5,411.46 = 1,009.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,607.03x = 5,411.46 × 1,009.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,607.03x = 5,465,403.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,465,403.60/3,607.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.21

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