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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,368.31, 5,058.74 and 3,094.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,368.31, 5,058.74 and 3,094.03 is: 4,646.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,368.31 : 5,058.74 = 3,094.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,368.31/5,058.74 = 3,094.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,368.31x = 5,058.74 × 3,094.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,368.31x = 15,651,893.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,651,893.32/3,368.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,646.81

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