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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.62, 3,170.16 and 652.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.62, 3,170.16 and 652.66 is: 978.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.62 : 3,170.16 = 652.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.62/3,170.16 = 652.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.62x = 3,170.16 × 652.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.62x = 2,069,036.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,069,036.63/2,113.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.91

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