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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.93, 3,156.39 and 1,488.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.93, 3,156.39 and 1,488.83 is: 2,233.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.93 : 3,156.39 = 1,488.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.93/3,156.39 = 1,488.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.93x = 3,156.39 × 1,488.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.93x = 4,699,312.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,699,312.34/2,103.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,233.59

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