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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,369.54, 5,028.69 and 3,146.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,369.54, 5,028.69 and 3,146.73 is: 4,696.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,369.54 : 5,028.69 = 3,146.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,369.54/5,028.69 = 3,146.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,369.54x = 5,028.69 × 3,146.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,369.54x = 15,823,929.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,823,929.68/3,369.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,696.17

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