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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,660.88, 5,484.43 and 1,809.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,660.88, 5,484.43 and 1,809.83 is: 2,711.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,660.88 : 5,484.43 = 1,809.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,660.88/5,484.43 = 1,809.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,660.88x = 5,484.43 × 1,809.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,660.88x = 9,925,854.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,925,854.00/3,660.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,711.33

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