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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,354.80, 4,631.88 and 2,567.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,354.80, 4,631.88 and 2,567.44 is: 3,544.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,354.80 : 4,631.88 = 2,567.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,354.80/4,631.88 = 2,567.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,354.80x = 4,631.88 × 2,567.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,354.80x = 11,892,073.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,892,073.99/3,354.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.79

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