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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,670.76, 5,504.07 and 1,204.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,670.76, 5,504.07 and 1,204.91 is: 1,806.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,670.76 : 5,504.07 = 1,204.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,670.76/5,504.07 = 1,204.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,670.76x = 5,504.07 × 1,204.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,670.76x = 6,631,881.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,631,881.46/3,670.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806.68

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