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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,643.62, 5,466.48 and 1,795.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,643.62, 5,466.48 and 1,795.29 is: 2,693.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,643.62 : 5,466.48 = 1,795.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,643.62/5,466.48 = 1,795.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,643.62x = 5,466.48 × 1,795.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,643.62x = 9,813,916.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,813,916.88/3,643.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,693.45

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