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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,002.08, 4,503.13 and 1,904.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,002.08, 4,503.13 and 1,904.13 is: 2,856.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,002.08 : 4,503.13 = 1,904.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,002.08/4,503.13 = 1,904.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,002.08x = 4,503.13 × 1,904.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,002.08x = 8,574,560.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,574,560.86/3,002.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,856.21

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