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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,670.73, 5,507.98 and 1,821.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,670.73, 5,507.98 and 1,821.80 is: 2,733.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,670.73 : 5,507.98 = 1,821.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,670.73/5,507.98 = 1,821.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,670.73x = 5,507.98 × 1,821.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,670.73x = 10,034,447.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,034,447.18/3,670.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,733.64

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