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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,410.88, 5,112.48 and 1,680.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,410.88, 5,112.48 and 1,680.72 is: 2,519.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,410.88 : 5,112.48 = 1,680.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,410.88/5,112.48 = 1,680.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,410.88x = 5,112.48 × 1,680.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,410.88x = 8,592,647.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,592,647.39/3,410.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,519.19

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