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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.02, 5,057.64 and 1,726.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.02, 5,057.64 and 1,726.44 is: 2,591.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.02 : 5,057.64 = 1,726.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.02/5,057.64 = 1,726.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.02x = 5,057.64 × 1,726.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.02x = 8,731,712.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,731,712.00/3,370.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,591.00

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