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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.13, 3,305.79 and 1,032.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.13, 3,305.79 and 1,032.93 is: 1,549.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.13 : 3,305.79 = 1,032.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.13/3,305.79 = 1,032.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.13x = 3,305.79 × 1,032.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.13x = 3,414,649.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,414,649.66/2,203.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.91

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