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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,110.44, 3,164.16 and 648.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,110.44, 3,164.16 and 648.78 is: 972.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,110.44 : 3,164.16 = 648.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,110.44/3,164.16 = 648.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,110.44x = 3,164.16 × 648.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,110.44x = 2,052,843.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,052,843.72/2,110.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.71

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