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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,352.83, 5,029.80 and 1,503.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,352.83, 5,029.80 and 1,503.96 is: 2,256.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,352.83 : 5,029.80 = 1,503.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,352.83/5,029.80 = 1,503.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,352.83x = 5,029.80 × 1,503.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,352.83x = 7,564,618.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,564,618.01/3,352.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,256.19

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