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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,311.92, 4,968.40 and 1,364.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,311.92, 4,968.40 and 1,364.24 is: 2,046.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,311.92 : 4,968.40 = 1,364.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,311.92/4,968.40 = 1,364.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,311.92x = 4,968.40 × 1,364.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,311.92x = 6,778,090.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,778,090.02/3,311.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,046.57

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