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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,755.94, 5,630.73 and 2,296.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,755.94, 5,630.73 and 2,296.11 is: 3,442.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,755.94 : 5,630.73 = 2,296.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,755.94/5,630.73 = 2,296.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,755.94x = 5,630.73 × 2,296.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,755.94x = 12,928,775.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,928,775.46/3,755.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,442.22

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