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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.99, 3,058.19 and 1,306.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.99, 3,058.19 and 1,306.91 is: 1,962.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.99 : 3,058.19 = 1,306.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.99/3,058.19 = 1,306.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.99x = 3,058.19 × 1,306.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.99x = 3,996,757.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,996,757.27/2,036.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,962.09

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