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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,670.06, 5,506.32 and 2,442.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,670.06, 5,506.32 and 2,442.32 is: 3,664.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,670.06 : 5,506.32 = 2,442.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,670.06/5,506.32 = 2,442.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,670.06x = 5,506.32 × 2,442.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,670.06x = 13,448,195.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,448,195.46/3,670.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,664.30

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