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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,828.99, 5,744.02 and 1,363.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,828.99, 5,744.02 and 1,363.28 is: 2,045.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,828.99 : 5,744.02 = 1,363.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,828.99/5,744.02 = 1,363.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,828.99x = 5,744.02 × 1,363.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,828.99x = 7,830,689.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,830,689.82/3,828.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.11

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