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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,610.04, 5,414.44 and 1,012.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,610.04, 5,414.44 and 1,012.36 is: 1,518.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,610.04 : 5,414.44 = 1,012.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,610.04/5,414.44 = 1,012.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,610.04x = 5,414.44 × 1,012.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,610.04x = 5,481,362.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,481,362.48/3,610.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.37

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