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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,802.03, 5,703.36 and 1,337.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,802.03, 5,703.36 and 1,337.41 is: 2,006.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,802.03 : 5,703.36 = 1,337.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,802.03/5,703.36 = 1,337.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,802.03x = 5,703.36 × 1,337.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,802.03x = 7,627,730.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,627,730.70/3,802.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,006.23

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