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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,165.92, 5,747.24 and 2,673.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,165.92, 5,747.24 and 2,673.52 is: 3,688.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,165.92 : 5,747.24 = 2,673.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,165.92/5,747.24 = 2,673.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,165.92x = 5,747.24 × 2,673.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,165.92x = 15,365,361.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,365,361.08/4,165.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.35

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