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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,102.06, 3,155.88 and 1,795.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,102.06, 3,155.88 and 1,795.88 is: 2,696.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,102.06 : 3,155.88 = 1,795.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,102.06/3,155.88 = 1,795.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,102.06x = 3,155.88 × 1,795.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,102.06x = 5,667,581.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,667,581.77/2,102.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,696.20

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