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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,465.53, 5,203.55 and 3,026.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,465.53, 5,203.55 and 3,026.51 is: 4,544.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,465.53 : 5,203.55 = 3,026.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,465.53/5,203.55 = 3,026.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,465.53x = 5,203.55 × 3,026.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,465.53x = 15,748,577.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,748,577.66/3,465.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,544.36

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