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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.91, 3,149.30 and 1,125.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.91, 3,149.30 and 1,125.91 is: 1,690.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.91 : 3,149.30 = 1,125.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.91/3,149.30 = 1,125.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.91x = 3,149.30 × 1,125.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.91x = 3,545,828.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,545,828.36/2,097.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.17

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