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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,396.72, 5,095.08 and 2,244.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,396.72, 5,095.08 and 2,244.72 is: 3,367.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,396.72 : 5,095.08 = 2,244.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,396.72/5,095.08 = 2,244.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,396.72x = 5,095.08 × 2,244.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,396.72x = 11,437,027.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,437,027.98/3,396.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,367.08

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