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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,804.91, 5,710.43 and 1,615.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,804.91, 5,710.43 and 1,615.18 is: 2,424.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,804.91 : 5,710.43 = 1,615.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,804.91/5,710.43 = 1,615.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,804.91x = 5,710.43 × 1,615.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,804.91x = 9,223,372.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,223,372.33/3,804.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,424.07

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