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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,408.98, 5,102.93 and 2,910.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,408.98, 5,102.93 and 2,910.83 is: 4,357.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,408.98 : 5,102.93 = 2,910.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,408.98/5,102.93 = 2,910.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,408.98x = 5,102.93 × 2,910.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,408.98x = 14,853,721.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,853,721.66/3,408.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,357.24

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