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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,670.51, 5,504.61 and 1,204.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,670.51, 5,504.61 and 1,204.77 is: 1,806.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,670.51 : 5,504.61 = 1,204.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,670.51/5,504.61 = 1,204.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,670.51x = 5,504.61 × 1,204.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,670.51x = 6,631,755.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,631,755.44/3,670.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806.77

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