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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,356.64, 4,621.86 and 3,346.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,356.64, 4,621.86 and 3,346.92 is: 4,608.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,356.64 : 4,621.86 = 3,346.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,356.64/4,621.86 = 3,346.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,356.64x = 4,621.86 × 3,346.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,356.64x = 15,468,995.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,468,995.67/3,356.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,608.48

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