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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,376.22, 5,063.74 and 1,526.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,376.22, 5,063.74 and 1,526.90 is: 2,290.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,376.22 : 5,063.74 = 1,526.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,376.22/5,063.74 = 1,526.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,376.22x = 5,063.74 × 1,526.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,376.22x = 7,731,795.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,731,795.47/3,376.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,290.08

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