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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.73, 3,162.84 and 1,016.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.73, 3,162.84 and 1,016.92 is: 1,523.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.73 : 3,162.84 = 1,016.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.73/3,162.84 = 1,016.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.73x = 3,162.84 × 1,016.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.73x = 3,216,347.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,216,347.35/2,111.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523.08

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