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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.91, 3,070.45 and 1,226.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.91, 3,070.45 and 1,226.84 is: 1,842.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.91 : 3,070.45 = 1,226.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.91/3,070.45 = 1,226.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.91x = 3,070.45 × 1,226.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.91x = 3,766,932.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,766,932.46/2,044.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,842.10

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