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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,369.23, 5,046.16 and 2,975.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,369.23, 5,046.16 and 2,975.06 is: 4,455.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,369.23 : 5,046.16 = 2,975.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,369.23/5,046.16 = 2,975.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,369.23x = 5,046.16 × 2,975.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,369.23x = 15,012,633.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,012,633.07/3,369.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,455.80

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