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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,192.82, 3,287.61 and 1,096.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,192.82, 3,287.61 and 1,096.62 is: 1,644.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,192.82 : 3,287.61 = 1,096.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,192.82/3,287.61 = 1,096.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,192.82x = 3,287.61 × 1,096.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,192.82x = 3,605,258.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,605,258.88/2,192.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,644.12

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