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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.98, 3,140.40 and 632.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.98, 3,140.40 and 632.74 is: 948.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.98 : 3,140.40 = 632.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.98/3,140.40 = 632.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.98x = 3,140.40 × 632.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.98x = 1,987,056.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,987,056.70/2,093.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.94

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