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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,667.84, 5,493.12 and 2,795.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,667.84, 5,493.12 and 2,795.52 is: 4,186.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,667.84 : 5,493.12 = 2,795.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,667.84/5,493.12 = 2,795.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,667.84x = 5,493.12 × 2,795.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,667.84x = 15,356,126.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,356,126.82/3,667.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,186.69

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