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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.94, 3,157.28 and 643.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.94, 3,157.28 and 643.97 is: 965.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.94 : 3,157.28 = 643.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.94/3,157.28 = 643.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.94x = 3,157.28 × 643.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.94x = 2,033,174.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,033,174.60/2,104.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.91

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