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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,368.91, 5,050.26 and 3,092.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,368.91, 5,050.26 and 3,092.16 is: 4,635.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,368.91 : 5,050.26 = 3,092.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,368.91/5,050.26 = 3,092.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,368.91x = 5,050.26 × 3,092.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,368.91x = 15,616,211.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,616,211.96/3,368.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,635.39

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