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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,100.55, 4,652.41 and 2,061.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,100.55, 4,652.41 and 2,061.26 is: 3,092.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,100.55 : 4,652.41 = 2,061.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,100.55/4,652.41 = 2,061.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,100.55x = 4,652.41 × 2,061.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,100.55x = 9,589,826.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,589,826.64/3,100.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.94

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