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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,664.66, 5,496.88 and 2,099.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,664.66, 5,496.88 and 2,099.81 is: 3,149.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,664.66 : 5,496.88 = 2,099.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,664.66/5,496.88 = 2,099.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,664.66x = 5,496.88 × 2,099.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,664.66x = 11,542,403.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,542,403.59/3,664.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.65

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