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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.82, 3,284.73 and 1,093.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.82, 3,284.73 and 1,093.08 is: 1,639.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.82 : 3,284.73 = 1,093.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.82/3,284.73 = 1,093.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.82x = 3,284.73 × 1,093.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.82x = 3,590,472.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,590,472.67/2,189.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,639.62

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