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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,566.97, 5,359.76 and 3,345.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,566.97, 5,359.76 and 3,345.57 is: 5,027.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,566.97 : 5,359.76 = 3,345.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,566.97/5,359.76 = 3,345.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,566.97x = 5,359.76 × 3,345.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,566.97x = 17,931,435.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,931,435.54/3,566.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,027.08

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