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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,375.58, 5,059.90 and 1,295.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,375.58, 5,059.90 and 1,295.03 is: 1,941.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,375.58 : 5,059.90 = 1,295.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,375.58/5,059.90 = 1,295.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,375.58x = 5,059.90 × 1,295.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,375.58x = 6,552,722.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,552,722.30/3,375.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,941.21

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