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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.91, 3,017.57 and 1,135.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.91, 3,017.57 and 1,135.25 is: 1,700.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.91 : 3,017.57 = 1,135.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.91/3,017.57 = 1,135.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.91x = 3,017.57 × 1,135.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.91x = 3,425,696.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,425,696.34/2,014.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.17

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