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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.51, 4,654.51 and 2,583.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.51, 4,654.51 and 2,583.19 is: 3,567.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.51 : 4,654.51 = 2,583.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.51/4,654.51 = 2,583.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.51x = 4,654.51 × 2,583.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.51x = 12,023,497.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,023,497.58/3,370.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,567.26

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