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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.81, 3,159.93 and 626.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.81, 3,159.93 and 626.00 is: 938.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.81 : 3,159.93 = 626.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.81/3,159.93 = 626.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.81x = 3,159.93 × 626.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.81x = 1,978,100.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,978,100.38/2,106.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.91

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