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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,355.76, 4,629.48 and 2,361.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,355.76, 4,629.48 and 2,361.08 is: 3,257.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,355.76 : 4,629.48 = 2,361.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,355.76/4,629.48 = 2,361.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,355.76x = 4,629.48 × 2,361.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,355.76x = 10,930,572.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,930,572.64/3,355.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,257.26

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