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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.62, 5,008.08 and 1,364.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.62, 5,008.08 and 1,364.93 is: 2,045.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.62 : 5,008.08 = 1,364.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.62/5,008.08 = 1,364.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.62x = 5,008.08 × 1,364.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.62x = 6,835,691.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,835,691.15/3,341.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.62

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