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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,664.54, 5,057.66 and 2,726.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,664.54, 5,057.66 and 2,726.56 is: 3,763.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,664.54 : 5,057.66 = 2,726.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,664.54/5,057.66 = 2,726.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,664.54x = 5,057.66 × 2,726.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,664.54x = 13,789,974.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,789,974.53/3,664.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,763.09

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