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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.44, 3,047.25 and 1,253.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.44, 3,047.25 and 1,253.29 is: 1,878.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.44 : 3,047.25 = 1,253.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.44/3,047.25 = 1,253.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.44x = 3,047.25 × 1,253.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.44x = 3,819,087.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,819,087.95/2,033.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,878.14

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