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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,358.03, 5,024.37 and 3,016.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,358.03, 5,024.37 and 3,016.98 is: 4,514.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,358.03 : 5,024.37 = 3,016.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,358.03/5,024.37 = 3,016.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,358.03x = 5,024.37 × 3,016.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,358.03x = 15,158,423.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,158,423.80/3,358.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,514.08

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