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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.97, 3,054.03 and 1,112.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.97, 3,054.03 and 1,112.97 is: 1,668.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.97 : 3,054.03 = 1,112.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.97/3,054.03 = 1,112.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.97x = 3,054.03 × 1,112.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.97x = 3,399,043.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,399,043.77/2,036.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668.68

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