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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,703.97, 5,556.86 and 1,106.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,703.97, 5,556.86 and 1,106.91 is: 1,660.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,703.97 : 5,556.86 = 1,106.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,703.97/5,556.86 = 1,106.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,703.97x = 5,556.86 × 1,106.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,703.97x = 6,150,946.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,150,946.67/3,703.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,660.64

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