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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.70, 3,037.05 and 1,295.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.70, 3,037.05 and 1,295.70 is: 1,943.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.70 : 3,037.05 = 1,295.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.70/3,037.05 = 1,295.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.70x = 3,037.05 × 1,295.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.70x = 3,935,105.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,935,105.69/2,024.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,943.55

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