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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.98, 3,015.80 and 1,192.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.98, 3,015.80 and 1,192.84 is: 1,786.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.98 : 3,015.80 = 1,192.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.98/3,015.80 = 1,192.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.98x = 3,015.80 × 1,192.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.98x = 3,597,369.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,597,369.85/2,013.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,786.20

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