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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,354.79, 5,032.48 and 1,380.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,354.79, 5,032.48 and 1,380.54 is: 2,070.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,354.79 : 5,032.48 = 1,380.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,354.79/5,032.48 = 1,380.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,354.79x = 5,032.48 × 1,380.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,354.79x = 6,947,539.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,947,539.94/3,354.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,070.93

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