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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.06, 5,027.82 and 1,707.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.06, 5,027.82 and 1,707.07 is: 2,562.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.06 : 5,027.82 = 1,707.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.06/5,027.82 = 1,707.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.06x = 5,027.82 × 1,707.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.06x = 8,582,832.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,582,832.15/3,350.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,562.00

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