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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,630.22, 5,445.32 and 2,397.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,630.22, 5,445.32 and 2,397.33 is: 3,595.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,630.22 : 5,445.32 = 2,397.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,630.22/5,445.32 = 2,397.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,630.22x = 5,445.32 × 2,397.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,630.22x = 13,054,217.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,054,217.01/3,630.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.99

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