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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.68, 3,159.43 and 626.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.68, 3,159.43 and 626.22 is: 939.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.68 : 3,159.43 = 626.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.68/3,159.43 = 626.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.68x = 3,159.43 × 626.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.68x = 1,978,496.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,978,496.69/2,106.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.16

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