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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,366.71, 6,541.86 and 3,388.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,366.71, 6,541.86 and 3,388.03 is: 5,075.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,366.71 : 6,541.86 = 3,388.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,366.71/6,541.86 = 3,388.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,366.71x = 6,541.86 × 3,388.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,366.71x = 22,164,014.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,164,014.29/4,366.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,075.68

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