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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,397.52, 5,092.44 and 1,834.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,397.52, 5,092.44 and 1,834.04 is: 2,748.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,397.52 : 5,092.44 = 1,834.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,397.52/5,092.44 = 1,834.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,397.52x = 5,092.44 × 1,834.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,397.52x = 9,339,759.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,339,759.99/3,397.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,748.99

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