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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.99, 5,060.07 and 2,983.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.99, 5,060.07 and 2,983.45 is: 4,478.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.99 : 5,060.07 = 2,983.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.99/5,060.07 = 2,983.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.99x = 5,060.07 × 2,983.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.99x = 15,096,465.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,096,465.84/3,370.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,478.35

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