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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,363.31, 5,040.91 and 2,969.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,363.31, 5,040.91 and 2,969.65 is: 4,450.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,363.31 : 5,040.91 = 2,969.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,363.31/5,040.91 = 2,969.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,363.31x = 5,040.91 × 2,969.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,363.31x = 14,969,738.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,969,738.38/3,363.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,450.89

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