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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,666.84, 5,505.36 and 2,934.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,666.84, 5,505.36 and 2,934.04 is: 4,405.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,666.84 : 5,505.36 = 2,934.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,666.84/5,505.36 = 2,934.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,666.84x = 5,505.36 × 2,934.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,666.84x = 16,152,946.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,152,946.45/3,666.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,405.14

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