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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,133.91, 4,696.48 and 2,080.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,133.91, 4,696.48 and 2,080.97 is: 3,118.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,133.91 : 4,696.48 = 2,080.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,133.91/4,696.48 = 2,080.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,133.91x = 4,696.48 × 2,080.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,133.91x = 9,773,233.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,773,233.99/3,133.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,118.54

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