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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,369.83, 5,054.74 and 1,061.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,369.83, 5,054.74 and 1,061.33 is: 1,591.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,369.83 : 5,054.74 = 1,061.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,369.83/5,054.74 = 1,061.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,369.83x = 5,054.74 × 1,061.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,369.83x = 5,364,747.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,364,747.20/3,369.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.99

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