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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.72, 5,014.96 and 2,934.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.72, 5,014.96 and 2,934.68 is: 4,400.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.72 : 5,014.96 = 2,934.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.72/5,014.96 = 2,934.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.72x = 5,014.96 × 2,934.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.72x = 14,717,302.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,717,302.81/3,344.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,400.16

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