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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,676.74, 5,517.09 and 2,444.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,676.74, 5,517.09 and 2,444.73 is: 3,668.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,676.74 : 5,517.09 = 2,444.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,676.74/5,517.09 = 2,444.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,676.74x = 5,517.09 × 2,444.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,676.74x = 13,487,795.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,487,795.44/3,676.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,668.41

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