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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,307.94, 4,962.60 and 1,360.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,307.94, 4,962.60 and 1,360.28 is: 2,040.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,307.94 : 4,962.60 = 1,360.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,307.94/4,962.60 = 1,360.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,307.94x = 4,962.60 × 1,360.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,307.94x = 6,750,525.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,750,525.53/3,307.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,040.70

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