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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.82, 3,194.60 and 1,034.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.82, 3,194.60 and 1,034.88 is: 1,550.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.82 : 3,194.60 = 1,034.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.82/3,194.60 = 1,034.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.82x = 3,194.60 × 1,034.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.82x = 3,306,011.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,306,011.68/2,132.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.07

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