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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,802.37, 5,703.59 and 1,336.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,802.37, 5,703.59 and 1,336.64 is: 2,004.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,802.37 : 5,703.59 = 1,336.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,802.37/5,703.59 = 1,336.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,802.37x = 5,703.59 × 1,336.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,802.37x = 7,623,621.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,623,621.36/3,802.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,004.97

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