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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.62, 5,054.94 and 1,030.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.62, 5,054.94 and 1,030.44 is: 1,545.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.62 : 5,054.94 = 1,030.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.62/5,054.94 = 1,030.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.62x = 5,054.94 × 1,030.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.62x = 5,208,812.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,208,812.37/3,370.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.36

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