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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.94, 5,026.95 and 1,402.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.94, 5,026.95 and 1,402.62 is: 2,104.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.94 : 5,026.95 = 1,402.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.94/5,026.95 = 1,402.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.94x = 5,026.95 × 1,402.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.94x = 7,050,900.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,050,900.61/3,350.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,104.16

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