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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,826.76, 5,741.94 and 1,363.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,826.76, 5,741.94 and 1,363.46 is: 2,045.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,826.76 : 5,741.94 = 1,363.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,826.76/5,741.94 = 1,363.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,826.76x = 5,741.94 × 1,363.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,826.76x = 7,828,905.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,828,905.51/3,826.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.83

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