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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.75, 3,255.18 and 630.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.75, 3,255.18 and 630.75 is: 946.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.75 : 3,255.18 = 630.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.75/3,255.18 = 630.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.75x = 3,255.18 × 630.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.75x = 2,053,204.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,053,204.79/2,169.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.29

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