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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,355.98, 5,033.94 and 2,364.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,355.98, 5,033.94 and 2,364.72 is: 3,547.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,355.98 : 5,033.94 = 2,364.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,355.98/5,033.94 = 2,364.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,355.98x = 5,033.94 × 2,364.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,355.98x = 11,903,858.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,903,858.60/3,355.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,547.06

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