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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.76, 3,012.19 and 1,304.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.76, 3,012.19 and 1,304.82 is: 1,956.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.76 : 3,012.19 = 1,304.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.76/3,012.19 = 1,304.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.76x = 3,012.19 × 1,304.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.76x = 3,930,362.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,930,362.49/2,008.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,956.62

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