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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.69, 3,997.03 and 1,203.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.69, 3,997.03 and 1,203.45 is: 1,805.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.69 : 3,997.03 = 1,203.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.69/3,997.03 = 1,203.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.69x = 3,997.03 × 1,203.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.69x = 4,810,225.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,810,225.75/2,664.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,805.17

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