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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.93, 3,074.69 and 1,503.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.93, 3,074.69 and 1,503.75 is: 2,252.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.93 : 3,074.69 = 1,503.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.93/3,074.69 = 1,503.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.93x = 3,074.69 × 1,503.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.93x = 4,623,565.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,623,565.09/2,052.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,252.18

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