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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,363, 5,047.02 and 2,425.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,363, 5,047.02 and 2,425.46 is: 3,640.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,363 : 5,047.02 = 2,425.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,363/5,047.02 = 2,425.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,363x = 5,047.02 × 2,425.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,363x = 12,241,345.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,241,345.13/3,363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,640.01

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