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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,674.06, 5,511.70 and 1,825.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,674.06, 5,511.70 and 1,825.24 is: 2,738.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,674.06 : 5,511.70 = 1,825.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,674.06/5,511.70 = 1,825.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,674.06x = 5,511.70 × 1,825.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,674.06x = 10,060,147.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,060,147.75/3,674.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,738.16

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