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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.80, 3,277.44 and 2,059.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.80, 3,277.44 and 2,059.20 is: 3,083.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.80 : 3,277.44 = 2,059.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.80/3,277.44 = 2,059.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.80x = 3,277.44 × 2,059.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.80x = 6,748,904.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,748,904.45/2,188.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.38

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