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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,704.54, 5,548.30 and 2,366.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,704.54, 5,548.30 and 2,366.82 is: 3,544.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,704.54 : 5,548.30 = 2,366.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,704.54/5,548.30 = 2,366.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,704.54x = 5,548.30 × 2,366.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,704.54x = 13,131,821.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,131,821.49/3,704.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.80

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