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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.48, 3,070.86 and 660.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.48, 3,070.86 and 660.76 is: 991.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.48 : 3,070.86 = 660.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.48/3,070.86 = 660.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.48x = 3,070.86 × 660.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.48x = 2,029,101.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,029,101.45/2,047.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.02

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