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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,705.92, 5,563.20 and 2,926.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,705.92, 5,563.20 and 2,926.44 is: 4,393.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,705.92 : 5,563.20 = 2,926.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,705.92/5,563.20 = 2,926.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,705.92x = 5,563.20 × 2,926.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,705.92x = 16,280,371.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,280,371.01/3,705.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,393.08

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