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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,710.77, 5,566.02 and 1,113.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,710.77, 5,566.02 and 1,113.64 is: 1,670.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,710.77 : 5,566.02 = 1,113.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,710.77/5,566.02 = 1,113.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,710.77x = 5,566.02 × 1,113.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,710.77x = 6,198,524.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,198,524.42/3,710.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.42

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