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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.88, 3,137.37 and 630.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.88, 3,137.37 and 630.73 is: 945.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.88 : 3,137.37 = 630.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.88/3,137.37 = 630.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.88x = 3,137.37 × 630.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.88x = 1,978,833.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,978,833.38/2,091.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.96

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