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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.62, 3,112.22 and 1,811.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.62, 3,112.22 and 1,811.76 is: 2,715.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.62 : 3,112.22 = 1,811.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.62/3,112.22 = 1,811.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.62x = 3,112.22 × 1,811.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.62x = 5,638,595.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,638,595.71/2,076.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,715.28

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