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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.79, 3,167.40 and 650.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.79, 3,167.40 and 650.91 is: 976.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.79 : 3,167.40 = 650.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.79/3,167.40 = 650.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.79x = 3,167.40 × 650.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.79x = 2,061,692.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,061,692.33/2,111.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.28

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