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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,660.02, 5,480.63 and 2,014.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,660.02, 5,480.63 and 2,014.73 is: 3,016.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,660.02 : 5,480.63 = 2,014.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,660.02/5,480.63 = 2,014.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,660.02x = 5,480.63 × 2,014.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,660.02x = 11,041,952.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,041,952.20/3,660.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.91

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