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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,680.93, 5,523.84 and 1,733.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,680.93, 5,523.84 and 1,733.29 is: 2,601.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,680.93 : 5,523.84 = 1,733.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,680.93/5,523.84 = 1,733.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,680.93x = 5,523.84 × 1,733.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,680.93x = 9,574,402.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,574,402.82/3,680.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,601.08

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