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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,607.71, 5,412.47 and 1,010.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,607.71, 5,412.47 and 1,010.63 is: 1,516.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,607.71 : 5,412.47 = 1,010.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,607.71/5,412.47 = 1,010.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,607.71x = 5,412.47 × 1,010.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,607.71x = 5,469,972.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,469,972.44/3,607.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.19

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