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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,070.02, 2,853.83 and 2,005.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,070.02, 2,853.83 and 2,005.49 is: 2,764.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,070.02 : 2,853.83 = 2,005.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,070.02/2,853.83 = 2,005.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,070.02x = 2,853.83 × 2,005.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,070.02x = 5,723,339.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,723,339.68/2,070.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,764.87

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