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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.08, 5,057.16 and 1,180.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.08, 5,057.16 and 1,180.44 is: 1,771.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.08 : 5,057.16 = 1,180.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.08/5,057.16 = 1,180.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.08x = 5,057.16 × 1,180.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.08x = 5,969,673.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,969,673.95/3,370.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.37

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