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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,630.73, 5,447.93 and 2,708.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,630.73, 5,447.93 and 2,708.14 is: 4,063.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,630.73 : 5,447.93 = 2,708.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,630.73/5,447.93 = 2,708.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,630.73x = 5,447.93 × 2,708.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,630.73x = 14,753,757.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,753,757.15/3,630.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,063.58

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