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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,308.77, 4,965.45 and 1,360.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,308.77, 4,965.45 and 1,360.99 is: 2,042.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,308.77 : 4,965.45 = 1,360.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,308.77/4,965.45 = 1,360.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,308.77x = 4,965.45 × 1,360.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,308.77x = 6,757,927.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,757,927.80/3,308.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,042.43

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