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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.76, 4,503.28 and 2,017.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.76, 4,503.28 and 2,017.56 is: 3,024.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.76 : 4,503.28 = 2,017.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.76/4,503.28 = 2,017.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.76x = 4,503.28 × 2,017.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.76x = 9,085,637.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,085,637.60/3,003.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,024.75

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