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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,665.76, 5,493.48 and 2,023.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,665.76, 5,493.48 and 2,023.08 is: 3,031.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,665.76 : 5,493.48 = 2,023.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,665.76/5,493.48 = 2,023.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,665.76x = 5,493.48 × 2,023.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,665.76x = 11,113,749.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,113,749.52/3,665.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,031.77

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