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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.52, 5,013.72 and 2,113.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.52, 5,013.72 and 2,113.08 is: 3,164.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.52 : 5,013.72 = 2,113.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.52/5,013.72 = 2,113.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.52x = 5,013.72 × 2,113.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.52x = 10,594,391.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,594,391.46/3,347.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,164.85

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