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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.80, 3,047.94 and 1,831.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.80, 3,047.94 and 1,831.48 is: 2,744.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.80 : 3,047.94 = 1,831.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.80/3,047.94 = 1,831.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.80x = 3,047.94 × 1,831.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.80x = 5,582,241.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,582,241.15/2,033.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,744.73

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