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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,664.59, 5,494.41 and 1,814.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,664.59, 5,494.41 and 1,814.55 is: 2,720.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,664.59 : 5,494.41 = 1,814.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,664.59/5,494.41 = 1,814.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,664.59x = 5,494.41 × 1,814.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,664.59x = 9,969,881.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,969,881.67/3,664.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,720.60

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