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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,369.65, 5,047.76 and 2,635.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,369.65, 5,047.76 and 2,635.79 is: 3,948.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,369.65 : 5,047.76 = 2,635.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,369.65/5,047.76 = 2,635.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,369.65x = 5,047.76 × 2,635.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,369.65x = 13,304,796.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,304,796.91/3,369.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,948.43

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