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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.44, 5,045.40 and 2,938.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.44, 5,045.40 and 2,938.44 is: 4,398.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.44 : 5,045.40 = 2,938.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.44/5,045.40 = 2,938.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.44x = 5,045.40 × 2,938.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.44x = 14,825,605.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,825,605.18/3,370.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,398.72

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