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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,709.91, 5,563.97 and 1,244.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,709.91, 5,563.97 and 1,244.09 is: 1,865.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,709.91 : 5,563.97 = 1,244.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,709.91/5,563.97 = 1,244.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,709.91x = 5,563.97 × 1,244.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,709.91x = 6,922,091.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,922,091.79/3,709.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,865.84

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