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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.78, 5,017.64 and 1,396.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.78, 5,017.64 and 1,396.54 is: 2,095.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.78 : 5,017.64 = 1,396.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.78/5,017.64 = 1,396.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.78x = 5,017.64 × 1,396.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.78x = 7,007,334.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,007,334.97/3,344.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,095.01

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