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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,358.64, 5,029.72 and 2,770.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,358.64, 5,029.72 and 2,770.04 is: 4,148.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,358.64 : 5,029.72 = 2,770.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,358.64/5,029.72 = 2,770.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,358.64x = 5,029.72 × 2,770.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,358.64x = 13,932,525.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,932,525.59/3,358.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,148.26

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