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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.04, 3,069.14 and 1,073.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.04, 3,069.14 and 1,073.82 is: 1,609.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.04 : 3,069.14 = 1,073.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.04/3,069.14 = 1,073.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.04x = 3,069.14 × 1,073.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.04x = 3,295,698.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,295,698.55/2,047.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609.99

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