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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,843.05, 5,766.29 and 1,867.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,843.05, 5,766.29 and 1,867.59 is: 2,802.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,843.05 : 5,766.29 = 1,867.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,843.05/5,766.29 = 1,867.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,843.05x = 5,766.29 × 1,867.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,843.05x = 10,769,056.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,769,056.20/3,843.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,802.22

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