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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,774.92, 5,665.98 and 2,316.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,774.92, 5,665.98 and 2,316.92 is: 3,477.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,774.92 : 5,665.98 = 2,316.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,774.92/5,665.98 = 2,316.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,774.92x = 5,665.98 × 2,316.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,774.92x = 13,127,622.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,127,622.38/3,774.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,477.59

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