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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,954.03, 5,461.16 and 2,625.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,954.03, 5,461.16 and 2,625.43 is: 3,626.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,954.03 : 5,461.16 = 2,625.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,954.03/5,461.16 = 2,625.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,954.03x = 5,461.16 × 2,625.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,954.03x = 14,337,866.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,337,866.52/3,954.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,626.14

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