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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,828.52, 5,740.82 and 1,363.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,828.52, 5,740.82 and 1,363.02 is: 2,043.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,828.52 : 5,740.82 = 1,363.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,828.52/5,740.82 = 1,363.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,828.52x = 5,740.82 × 1,363.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,828.52x = 7,824,852.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,824,852.48/3,828.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,043.83

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