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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,581.83, 5,364.96 and 2,190.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,581.83, 5,364.96 and 2,190.96 is: 3,281.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,581.83 : 5,364.96 = 2,190.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,581.83/5,364.96 = 2,190.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,581.83x = 5,364.96 × 2,190.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,581.83x = 11,754,404.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,754,404.55/3,581.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,281.67

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