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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,570.04, 4,926.18 and 1,998.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,570.04, 4,926.18 and 1,998.16 is: 2,757.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,570.04 : 4,926.18 = 1,998.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,570.04/4,926.18 = 1,998.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,570.04x = 4,926.18 × 1,998.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,570.04x = 9,843,295.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,843,295.83/3,570.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,757.19

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