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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,354.76, 5,035.24 and 1,712.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,354.76, 5,035.24 and 1,712.52 is: 2,570.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,354.76 : 5,035.24 = 1,712.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,354.76/5,035.24 = 1,712.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,354.76x = 5,035.24 × 1,712.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,354.76x = 8,622,949.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,622,949.20/3,354.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,570.36

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