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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.85, 3,127.28 and 625.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.85, 3,127.28 and 625.03 is: 937.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.85 : 3,127.28 = 625.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.85/3,127.28 = 625.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.85x = 3,127.28 × 625.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.85x = 1,954,632.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,954,632.88/2,084.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.54

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