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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,354.91, 5,007.83 and 3,110.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,354.91, 5,007.83 and 3,110.96 is: 4,643.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,354.91 : 5,007.83 = 3,110.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,354.91/5,007.83 = 3,110.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,354.91x = 5,007.83 × 3,110.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,354.91x = 15,579,155.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,579,155.78/3,354.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,643.69

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