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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,630.18, 5,441.85 and 2,845.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,630.18, 5,441.85 and 2,845.83 is: 4,266.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,630.18 : 5,441.85 = 2,845.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,630.18/5,441.85 = 2,845.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,630.18x = 5,441.85 × 2,845.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,630.18x = 15,486,600.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,486,600.39/3,630.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,266.07

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