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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.73, 5,044.92 and 1,867.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.73, 5,044.92 and 1,867.47 is: 2,795.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.73 : 5,044.92 = 1,867.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.73/5,044.92 = 1,867.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.73x = 5,044.92 × 1,867.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.73x = 9,421,236.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,421,236.75/3,370.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,795.02

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