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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.78, 5,023.62 and 1,269.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.78, 5,023.62 and 1,269.54 is: 1,904.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.78 : 5,023.62 = 1,269.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.78/5,023.62 = 1,269.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.78x = 5,023.62 × 1,269.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.78x = 6,377,686.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,377,686.53/3,348.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,904.48

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