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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,466.03, 5,194.51 and 3,026.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,466.03, 5,194.51 and 3,026.17 is: 4,535.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,466.03 : 5,194.51 = 3,026.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,466.03/5,194.51 = 3,026.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,466.03x = 5,194.51 × 3,026.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,466.03x = 15,719,470.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,719,470.33/3,466.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,535.30

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