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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.28, 5,007.32 and 2,845.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.28, 5,007.32 and 2,845.13 is: 4,263.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.28 : 5,007.32 = 2,845.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.28/5,007.32 = 2,845.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.28x = 5,007.32 × 2,845.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.28x = 14,246,447.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,246,447.76/3,341.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,263.76

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