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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,338.26, 5,007.38 and 1,364.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,338.26, 5,007.38 and 1,364.81 is: 2,047.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,338.26 : 5,007.38 = 1,364.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,338.26/5,007.38 = 1,364.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,338.26x = 5,007.38 × 1,364.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,338.26x = 6,834,122.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,834,122.30/3,338.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,047.21

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