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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.39, 5,010.39 and 1,955.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.39, 5,010.39 and 1,955.14 is: 2,931.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.39 : 5,010.39 = 1,955.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.39/5,010.39 = 1,955.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.39x = 5,010.39 × 1,955.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.39x = 9,796,001.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,796,001.38/3,341.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,931.72

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