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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.88, 5,015.76 and 2,304.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.88, 5,015.76 and 2,304.74 is: 3,449.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.88 : 5,015.76 = 2,304.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.88/5,015.76 = 2,304.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.88x = 5,015.76 × 2,304.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.88x = 11,560,022.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,560,022.70/3,350.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.85

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