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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,361.22, 5,033.33 and 1,795.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,361.22, 5,033.33 and 1,795.49 is: 2,688.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,361.22 : 5,033.33 = 1,795.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,361.22/5,033.33 = 1,795.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,361.22x = 5,033.33 × 1,795.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,361.22x = 9,037,284.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,037,284.70/3,361.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,688.69

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