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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,354.93, 5,028.66 and 1,708.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,354.93, 5,028.66 and 1,708.07 is: 2,560.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,354.93 : 5,028.66 = 1,708.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,354.93/5,028.66 = 1,708.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,354.93x = 5,028.66 × 1,708.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,354.93x = 8,589,278.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,589,278.14/3,354.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.20

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