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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,364.39, 6,554.97 and 3,741.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,364.39, 6,554.97 and 3,741.09 is: 5,618.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,364.39 : 6,554.97 = 3,741.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,364.39/6,554.97 = 3,741.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,364.39x = 6,554.97 × 3,741.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,364.39x = 24,522,732.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,522,732.72/4,364.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,618.83

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