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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.91, 3,128.86 and 625.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.91, 3,128.86 and 625.06 is: 937.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.91 : 3,128.86 = 625.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.91/3,128.86 = 625.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.91x = 3,128.86 × 625.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.91x = 1,955,728.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,955,728.38/2,085.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.59

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