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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,469.51, 5,207.93 and 3,391.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,469.51, 5,207.93 and 3,391.16 is: 5,090.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,469.51 : 5,207.93 = 3,391.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,469.51/5,207.93 = 3,391.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,469.51x = 5,207.93 × 3,391.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,469.51x = 17,660,906.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,660,906.94/3,469.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,090.32

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