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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,333.63, 5,003.48 and 1,774.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,333.63, 5,003.48 and 1,774.94 is: 2,664.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,333.63 : 5,003.48 = 1,774.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,333.63/5,003.48 = 1,774.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,333.63x = 5,003.48 × 1,774.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,333.63x = 8,880,842.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,880,842.90/3,333.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,664.02

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