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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.73, 3,158.77 and 645.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.73, 3,158.77 and 645.91 is: 968.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.73 : 3,158.77 = 645.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.73/3,158.77 = 645.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.73x = 3,158.77 × 645.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.73x = 2,040,281.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,040,281.13/2,105.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.92

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