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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.71, 5,441.99 and 2,327.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.71, 5,441.99 and 2,327.91 is: 3,494.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.71 : 5,441.99 = 2,327.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.71/5,441.99 = 2,327.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.71x = 5,441.99 × 2,327.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.71x = 12,668,451.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,668,451.30/3,625.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.06

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