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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.73, 3,002.73 and 1,654.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.73, 3,002.73 and 1,654.13 is: 2,477.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.73 : 3,002.73 = 1,654.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.73/3,002.73 = 1,654.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.73x = 3,002.73 × 1,654.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.73x = 4,966,905.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,966,905.77/2,004.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,477.59

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