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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,675.73, 5,513.56 and 1,484.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,675.73, 5,513.56 and 1,484.43 is: 2,226.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,675.73 : 5,513.56 = 1,484.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,675.73/5,513.56 = 1,484.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,675.73x = 5,513.56 × 1,484.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,675.73x = 8,184,493.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,184,493.87/3,675.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,226.63

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