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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,358.35, 5,036.72 and 1,410.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,358.35, 5,036.72 and 1,410.03 is: 2,114.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,358.35 : 5,036.72 = 1,410.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,358.35/5,036.72 = 1,410.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,358.35x = 5,036.72 × 1,410.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,358.35x = 7,101,919.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,101,919.25/3,358.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,114.70

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