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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,674.03, 5,509.42 and 1,593.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,674.03, 5,509.42 and 1,593.95 is: 2,390.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,674.03 : 5,509.42 = 1,593.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,674.03/5,509.42 = 1,593.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,674.03x = 5,509.42 × 1,593.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,674.03x = 8,781,708.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,781,708.48/3,674.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,390.21

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