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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,628.03, 5,441.93 and 1,030.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,628.03, 5,441.93 and 1,030.97 is: 1,546.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,628.03 : 5,441.93 = 1,030.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,628.03/5,441.93 = 1,030.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,628.03x = 5,441.93 × 1,030.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,628.03x = 5,610,439.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,610,439.90/3,628.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.42

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