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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,355.00, 5,016.48 and 3,060.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,355.00, 5,016.48 and 3,060.91 is: 4,576.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,355.00 : 5,016.48 = 3,060.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,355.00/5,016.48 = 3,060.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,355.00x = 5,016.48 × 3,060.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,355.00x = 15,355,005.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,355,005.81/3,355.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,576.76

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