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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,704.93, 5,557.41 and 1,365.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,704.93, 5,557.41 and 1,365.14 is: 2,047.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,704.93 : 5,557.41 = 1,365.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,704.93/5,557.41 = 1,365.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,704.93x = 5,557.41 × 1,365.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,704.93x = 7,586,642.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,586,642.69/3,704.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,047.72

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