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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.84, 3,158.76 and 1,009.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.84, 3,158.76 and 1,009.64 is: 1,514.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.84 : 3,158.76 = 1,009.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.84/3,158.76 = 1,009.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.84x = 3,158.76 × 1,009.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.84x = 3,189,210.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,189,210.45/2,105.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.46

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