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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.97, 5,011.94 and 1,393.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.97, 5,011.94 and 1,393.71 is: 2,090.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.97 : 5,011.94 = 1,393.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.97/5,011.94 = 1,393.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.97x = 5,011.94 × 1,393.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.97x = 6,985,202.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,985,202.72/3,341.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,090.15

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