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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,806.06, 5,252.93 and 2,747.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,806.06, 5,252.93 and 2,747.34 is: 3,791.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,806.06 : 5,252.93 = 2,747.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,806.06/5,252.93 = 2,747.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,806.06x = 5,252.93 × 2,747.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,806.06x = 14,431,570.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,431,570.97/3,806.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,791.74

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