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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,663.75, 5,484.96 and 2,730.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,663.75, 5,484.96 and 2,730.84 is: 4,088.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,663.75 : 5,484.96 = 2,730.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,663.75/5,484.96 = 2,730.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,663.75x = 5,484.96 × 2,730.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,663.75x = 14,978,548.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,978,548.17/3,663.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,088.31

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