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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,705.55, 5,562.67 and 2,926.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,705.55, 5,562.67 and 2,926.08 is: 4,392.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,705.55 : 5,562.67 = 2,926.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,705.55/5,562.67 = 2,926.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,705.55x = 5,562.67 × 2,926.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,705.55x = 16,276,774.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,276,774.99/3,705.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,392.54

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