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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,664.04, 5,502.64 and 3,371

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,664.04, 5,502.64 and 3,371 is: 5,062.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,664.04 : 5,502.64 = 3,371 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,664.04/5,502.64 = 3,371/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,664.04x = 5,502.64 × 3,371
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,664.04x = 18,549,399.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,549,399.44/3,664.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,062.55

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