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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,070.82, 3,106.47 and 1,031.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,070.82, 3,106.47 and 1,031.14 is: 1,546.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,070.82 : 3,106.47 = 1,031.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,070.82/3,106.47 = 1,031.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,070.82x = 3,106.47 × 1,031.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,070.82x = 3,203,205.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,203,205.48/2,070.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.83

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