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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,961.06, 5,941.52 and 1,363.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,961.06, 5,941.52 and 1,363.94 is: 2,045.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,961.06 : 5,941.52 = 1,363.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,961.06/5,941.52 = 1,363.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,961.06x = 5,941.52 × 1,363.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,961.06x = 8,103,876.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,103,876.79/3,961.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.89

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