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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.04, 3,006.40 and 1,068.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.04, 3,006.40 and 1,068.96 is: 1,601.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.04 : 3,006.40 = 1,068.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.04/3,006.40 = 1,068.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.04x = 3,006.40 × 1,068.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.04x = 3,213,721.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,213,721.34/2,007.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.22

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