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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,664.63, 5,490.78 and 2,363.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,664.63, 5,490.78 and 2,363.37 is: 3,541.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,664.63 : 5,490.78 = 2,363.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,664.63/5,490.78 = 2,363.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,664.63x = 5,490.78 × 2,363.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,664.63x = 12,976,744.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,976,744.73/3,664.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.08

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