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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,705.41, 5,560.03 and 1,626.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,705.41, 5,560.03 and 1,626.88 is: 2,441.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,705.41 : 5,560.03 = 1,626.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,705.41/5,560.03 = 1,626.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,705.41x = 5,560.03 × 1,626.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,705.41x = 9,045,489.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,045,489.10/3,705.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,441.16

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