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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,681.91, 4,024.39 and 2,095.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,681.91, 4,024.39 and 2,095.26 is: 3,144.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,681.91 : 4,024.39 = 2,095.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,681.91/4,024.39 = 2,095.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,681.91x = 4,024.39 × 2,095.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,681.91x = 8,432,112.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,432,112.79/2,681.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.08

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