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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,703.76, 5,553.48 and 1,394

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,703.76, 5,553.48 and 1,394 is: 2,090.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,703.76 : 5,553.48 = 1,394 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,703.76/5,553.48 = 1,394/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,703.76x = 5,553.48 × 1,394
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,703.76x = 7,741,551.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,741,551.12/3,703.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,090.19

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