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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.87, 3,110.81 and 612.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.87, 3,110.81 and 612.92 is: 919.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.87 : 3,110.81 = 612.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.87/3,110.81 = 612.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.87x = 3,110.81 × 612.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.87x = 1,906,682.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,906,682.38/2,073.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.38

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