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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,363.55, 5,046.46 and 1,719.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,363.55, 5,046.46 and 1,719.65 is: 2,580.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,363.55 : 5,046.46 = 1,719.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,363.55/5,046.46 = 1,719.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,363.55x = 5,046.46 × 1,719.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,363.55x = 8,678,153.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,678,153.26/3,363.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,580.06

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