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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,673.89, 5,512.46 and 1,825.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,673.89, 5,512.46 and 1,825.07 is: 2,738.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,673.89 : 5,512.46 = 1,825.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,673.89/5,512.46 = 1,825.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,673.89x = 5,512.46 × 1,825.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,673.89x = 10,060,588.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,060,588.68/3,673.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,738.40

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