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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,337.76, 5,006.63 and 1,364.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,337.76, 5,006.63 and 1,364.31 is: 2,046.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,337.76 : 5,006.63 = 1,364.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,337.76/5,006.63 = 1,364.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,337.76x = 5,006.63 × 1,364.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,337.76x = 6,830,595.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,830,595.38/3,337.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,046.46

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