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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.76, 3,005.88 and 1,310.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.76, 3,005.88 and 1,310.59 is: 1,965.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.76 : 3,005.88 = 1,310.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.76/3,005.88 = 1,310.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.76x = 3,005.88 × 1,310.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.76x = 3,939,476.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,939,476.27/2,004.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,965.06

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