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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,363.47, 5,034.41 and 1,799.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,363.47, 5,034.41 and 1,799.56 is: 2,693.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,363.47 : 5,034.41 = 1,799.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,363.47/5,034.41 = 1,799.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,363.47x = 5,034.41 × 1,799.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,363.47x = 9,059,688.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,059,688.69/3,363.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,693.56

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