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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.54, 3,044.70 and 1,254.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.54, 3,044.70 and 1,254.36 is: 1,877.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.54 : 3,044.70 = 1,254.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.54/3,044.70 = 1,254.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.54x = 3,044.70 × 1,254.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.54x = 3,819,149.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,819,149.89/2,034.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.16

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