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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,660.03, 5,490.05 and 2,926.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,660.03, 5,490.05 and 2,926.17 is: 4,389.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,660.03 : 5,490.05 = 2,926.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,660.03/5,490.05 = 2,926.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,660.03x = 5,490.05 × 2,926.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,660.03x = 16,064,804.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,064,804.98/3,660.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.26

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