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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.29, 5,006.16 and 2,739.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.29, 5,006.16 and 2,739.56 is: 3,783.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.29 : 5,006.16 = 2,739.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.29/5,006.16 = 2,739.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.29x = 5,006.16 × 2,739.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.29x = 13,714,650.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,714,650.66/3,625.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,783.05

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