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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.03, 5,052.22 and 3,029.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.03, 5,052.22 and 3,029.63 is: 4,539.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.03 : 5,052.22 = 3,029.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.03/5,052.22 = 3,029.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.03x = 5,052.22 × 3,029.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.03x = 15,306,324.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,306,324.44/3,372.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,539.20

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