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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,070.32, 3,101.83 and 1,946.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,070.32, 3,101.83 and 1,946.99 is: 2,917.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,070.32 : 3,101.83 = 1,946.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,070.32/3,101.83 = 1,946.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,070.32x = 3,101.83 × 1,946.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,070.32x = 6,039,234.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,039,234.88/2,070.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,917.06

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