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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,354.97, 5,034.68 and 2,245.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,354.97, 5,034.68 and 2,245.62 is: 3,369.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,354.97 : 5,034.68 = 2,245.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,354.97/5,034.68 = 2,245.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,354.97x = 5,034.68 × 2,245.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,354.97x = 11,306,000.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,306,000.49/3,354.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.93

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