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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,111.06, 4,665.06 and 1,942.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,111.06, 4,665.06 and 1,942.62 is: 2,912.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,111.06 : 4,665.06 = 1,942.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,111.06/4,665.06 = 1,942.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,111.06x = 4,665.06 × 1,942.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,111.06x = 9,062,438.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,062,438.86/3,111.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,912.97

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