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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.73, 3,070.40 and 1,045.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.73, 3,070.40 and 1,045.52 is: 1,568.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.73 : 3,070.40 = 1,045.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.73/3,070.40 = 1,045.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.73x = 3,070.40 × 1,045.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.73x = 3,210,169.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,210,169.67/2,046.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.44

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