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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.29, 5,061.33 and 1,812.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.29, 5,061.33 and 1,812.33 is: 2,719.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.29 : 5,061.33 = 1,812.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.29/5,061.33 = 1,812.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.29x = 5,061.33 × 1,812.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.29x = 9,172,800.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,172,800.20/3,373.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,719.24

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