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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.53, 3,149.89 and 1,223.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.53, 3,149.89 and 1,223.91 is: 1,835.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.53 : 3,149.89 = 1,223.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.53/3,149.89 = 1,223.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.53x = 3,149.89 × 1,223.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.53x = 3,855,178.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,855,178.81/2,100.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,835.33

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