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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.02, 3,209.19 and 1,044.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.02, 3,209.19 and 1,044.06 is: 1,565.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.02 : 3,209.19 = 1,044.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.02/3,209.19 = 1,044.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.02x = 3,209.19 × 1,044.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.02x = 3,350,586.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,350,586.91/2,140.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.68

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