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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,363.76, 5,039.08 and 1,898.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,363.76, 5,039.08 and 1,898.48 is: 2,844.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,363.76 : 5,039.08 = 1,898.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,363.76/5,039.08 = 1,898.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,363.76x = 5,039.08 × 1,898.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,363.76x = 9,566,592.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,566,592.60/3,363.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,844.02

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