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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,406.71, 5,113.17 and 1,764.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,406.71, 5,113.17 and 1,764.44 is: 2,648.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,406.71 : 5,113.17 = 1,764.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,406.71/5,113.17 = 1,764.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,406.71x = 5,113.17 × 1,764.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,406.71x = 9,021,881.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,021,881.67/3,406.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,648.27

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