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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.34, 4,955.36 and 1,355.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.34, 4,955.36 and 1,355.90 is: 2,034.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.34 : 4,955.36 = 1,355.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.34/4,955.36 = 1,355.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.34x = 4,955.36 × 1,355.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.34x = 6,718,972.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,718,972.62/3,302.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,034.61

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