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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.91, 2,904.55 and 1,220.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.91, 2,904.55 and 1,220.52 is: 1,684.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.91 : 2,904.55 = 1,220.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.91/2,904.55 = 1,220.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.91x = 2,904.55 × 1,220.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.91x = 3,545,061.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,545,061.37/2,104.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,684.19

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