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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.77, 3,169.13 and 632.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.77, 3,169.13 and 632.00 is: 947.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.77 : 3,169.13 = 632.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.77/3,169.13 = 632.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.77x = 3,169.13 × 632.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.77x = 2,002,871.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,002,871.15/2,112.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.99

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