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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.02, 5,055.60 and 1,180.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.02, 5,055.60 and 1,180.08 is: 1,770.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.02 : 5,055.60 = 1,180.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.02/5,055.60 = 1,180.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.02x = 5,055.60 × 1,180.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.02x = 5,966,012.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,966,012.45/3,370.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.32

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