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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.82, 3,191.77 and 1,193.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.82, 3,191.77 and 1,193.25 is: 1,788.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.82 : 3,191.77 = 1,193.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.82/3,191.77 = 1,193.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.82x = 3,191.77 × 1,193.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.82x = 3,808,579.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,808,579.55/2,129.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,788.22

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