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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.76, 3,112.95 and 1,033.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.76, 3,112.95 and 1,033.48 is: 1,551.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.76 : 3,112.95 = 1,033.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.76/3,112.95 = 1,033.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.76x = 3,112.95 × 1,033.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.76x = 3,217,171.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,217,171.57/2,073.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.37

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