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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.92, 3,566.92 and 734.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.92, 3,566.92 and 734.52 is: 1,101.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.92 : 3,566.92 = 734.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.92/3,566.92 = 734.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.92x = 3,566.92 × 734.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.92x = 2,619,974.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,619,974.08/2,377.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.79

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