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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,828.42, 5,743.53 and 1,363.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,828.42, 5,743.53 and 1,363.44 is: 2,045.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,828.42 : 5,743.53 = 1,363.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,828.42/5,743.53 = 1,363.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,828.42x = 5,743.53 × 1,363.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,828.42x = 7,830,958.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,830,958.54/3,828.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.48

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