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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,110.05, 3,164.37 and 876.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,110.05, 3,164.37 and 876.78 is: 1,314.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,110.05 : 3,164.37 = 876.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,110.05/3,164.37 = 876.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,110.05x = 3,164.37 × 876.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,110.05x = 2,774,456.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,774,456.33/2,110.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.88

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