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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.53, 3,164.84 and 1,768.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.53, 3,164.84 and 1,768.07 is: 2,648.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.53 : 3,164.84 = 1,768.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.53/3,164.84 = 1,768.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.53x = 3,164.84 × 1,768.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.53x = 5,595,664.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,595,664.36/2,112.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,648.80

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