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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,670.60, 5,505.90 and 2,795.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,670.60, 5,505.90 and 2,795.80 is: 4,193.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,670.60 : 5,505.90 = 2,795.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,670.60/5,505.90 = 2,795.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,670.60x = 5,505.90 × 2,795.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,670.60x = 15,393,395.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,393,395.22/3,670.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,193.70

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