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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,015.70, 6,023.55 and 3,606.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,015.70, 6,023.55 and 3,606.65 is: 5,409.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,015.70 : 6,023.55 = 3,606.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,015.70/6,023.55 = 3,606.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,015.70x = 6,023.55 × 3,606.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,015.70x = 21,724,836.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,724,836.61/4,015.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,409.98

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