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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,382.92, 5,063.67 and 3,030.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,382.92, 5,063.67 and 3,030.75 is: 4,536.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,382.92 : 5,063.67 = 3,030.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,382.92/5,063.67 = 3,030.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,382.92x = 5,063.67 × 3,030.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,382.92x = 15,346,717.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,346,717.85/3,382.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,536.53

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