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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,527.55, 4,867.90 and 1,955.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,527.55, 4,867.90 and 1,955.54 is: 2,698.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,527.55 : 4,867.90 = 1,955.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,527.55/4,867.90 = 1,955.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,527.55x = 4,867.90 × 1,955.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,527.55x = 9,519,380.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,519,380.45/3,527.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,698.58

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