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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.99, 3,035.98 and 562.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.99, 3,035.98 and 562.95 is: 844.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.99 : 3,035.98 = 562.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.99/3,035.98 = 562.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.99x = 3,035.98 × 562.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.99x = 1,709,105.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709,105.64/2,023.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.43

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