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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,312.12, 4,964.94 and 1,365.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,312.12, 4,964.94 and 1,365.42 is: 2,046.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,312.12 : 4,964.94 = 1,365.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,312.12/4,964.94 = 1,365.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,312.12x = 4,964.94 × 1,365.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,312.12x = 6,779,228.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,779,228.37/3,312.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,046.79

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