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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,627.93, 5,441.95 and 1,030.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,627.93, 5,441.95 and 1,030.87 is: 1,546.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,627.93 : 5,441.95 = 1,030.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,627.93/5,441.95 = 1,030.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,627.93x = 5,441.95 × 1,030.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,627.93x = 5,609,943.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,609,943.00/3,627.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.32

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