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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,675.95, 5,514.90 and 1,921.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,675.95, 5,514.90 and 1,921.83 is: 2,883.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,675.95 : 5,514.90 = 1,921.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,675.95/5,514.90 = 1,921.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,675.95x = 5,514.90 × 1,921.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,675.95x = 10,598,700.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,598,700.27/3,675.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,883.25

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