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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,674.42, 5,513.46 and 3,190.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,674.42, 5,513.46 and 3,190.88 is: 4,787.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,674.42 : 5,513.46 = 3,190.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,674.42/5,513.46 = 3,190.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,674.42x = 5,513.46 × 3,190.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,674.42x = 17,592,789.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,592,789.24/3,674.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,787.91

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