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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,136.06, 4,703.64 and 1,404.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,136.06, 4,703.64 and 1,404.28 is: 2,106.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,136.06 : 4,703.64 = 1,404.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,136.06/4,703.64 = 1,404.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,136.06x = 4,703.64 × 1,404.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,136.06x = 6,605,227.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,605,227.58/3,136.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,106.22

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