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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,312.04, 4,966.96 and 1,363.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,312.04, 4,966.96 and 1,363.72 is: 2,045.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,312.04 : 4,966.96 = 1,363.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,312.04/4,966.96 = 1,363.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,312.04x = 4,966.96 × 1,363.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,312.04x = 6,773,542.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,773,542.69/3,312.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.13

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