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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.76, 3,157.14 and 643.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.76, 3,157.14 and 643.90 is: 965.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.76 : 3,157.14 = 643.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.76/3,157.14 = 643.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.76x = 3,157.14 × 643.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.76x = 2,032,882.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,032,882.45/2,104.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.85

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