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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,445.76, 5,164.64 and 2,406.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,445.76, 5,164.64 and 2,406.08 is: 3,606.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,445.76 : 5,164.64 = 2,406.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,445.76/5,164.64 = 2,406.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,445.76x = 5,164.64 × 2,406.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,445.76x = 12,426,537.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,426,537.01/3,445.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.33

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