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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.05, 3,003.18 and 1,654.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.05, 3,003.18 and 1,654.44 is: 2,478.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.05 : 3,003.18 = 1,654.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.05/3,003.18 = 1,654.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.05x = 3,003.18 × 1,654.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.05x = 4,968,581.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,968,581.12/2,005.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,478.03

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