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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,669.03, 5,476.70 and 3,152.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,669.03, 5,476.70 and 3,152.35 is: 4,705.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,669.03 : 5,476.70 = 3,152.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,669.03/5,476.70 = 3,152.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,669.03x = 5,476.70 × 3,152.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,669.03x = 17,264,475.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,264,475.25/3,669.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,705.46

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