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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.03, 1,801.40 and 1,030.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.03, 1,801.40 and 1,030.82 is: 1,543.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.03 : 1,801.40 = 1,030.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.03/1,801.40 = 1,030.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.03x = 1,801.40 × 1,030.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.03x = 1,856,904.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,856,904.99/1,203.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.52

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