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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.88, 5,026.80 and 1,619.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.88, 5,026.80 and 1,619.28 is: 2,429.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.88 : 5,026.80 = 1,619.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.88/5,026.80 = 1,619.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.88x = 5,026.80 × 1,619.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.88x = 8,139,796.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,139,796.70/3,350.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,429.15

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