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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,409.08, 5,112.36 and 2,680.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,409.08, 5,112.36 and 2,680.08 is: 4,019.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,409.08 : 5,112.36 = 2,680.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,409.08/5,112.36 = 2,680.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,409.08x = 5,112.36 × 2,680.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,409.08x = 13,701,533.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,701,533.79/3,409.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,019.13

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