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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,359.98, 4,641.51 and 2,692.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,359.98, 4,641.51 and 2,692.22 is: 3,719.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,359.98 : 4,641.51 = 2,692.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,359.98/4,641.51 = 2,692.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,359.98x = 4,641.51 × 2,692.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,359.98x = 12,495,942.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,495,942.84/3,359.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,719.06

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