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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,960.92, 5,941.98 and 1,363.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,960.92, 5,941.98 and 1,363.26 is: 2,045.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,960.92 : 5,941.98 = 1,363.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,960.92/5,941.98 = 1,363.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,960.92x = 5,941.98 × 1,363.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,960.92x = 8,100,463.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,100,463.65/3,960.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.10

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