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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,767.70, 5,645.82 and 2,984.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,767.70, 5,645.82 and 2,984.43 is: 4,472.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,767.70 : 5,645.82 = 2,984.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,767.70/5,645.82 = 2,984.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,767.70x = 5,645.82 × 2,984.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,767.70x = 16,849,554.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,849,554.58/3,767.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,472.11

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