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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.66, 3,155.85 and 1,764.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.66, 3,155.85 and 1,764.06 is: 2,638.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.66 : 3,155.85 = 1,764.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.66/3,155.85 = 1,764.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.66x = 3,155.85 × 1,764.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.66x = 5,567,108.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,567,108.75/2,109.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,638.87

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