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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,750.77, 5,628.06 and 2,273.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,750.77, 5,628.06 and 2,273.52 is: 3,411.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,750.77 : 5,628.06 = 2,273.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,750.77/5,628.06 = 2,273.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,750.77x = 5,628.06 × 2,273.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,750.77x = 12,795,506.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,795,506.97/3,750.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,411.43

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