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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.70, 3,048.38 and 1,454.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.70, 3,048.38 and 1,454.82 is: 2,180.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.70 : 3,048.38 = 1,454.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.70/3,048.38 = 1,454.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.70x = 3,048.38 × 1,454.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.70x = 4,434,844.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,434,844.19/2,033.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,180.68

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