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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,157.93, 4,736.90 and 2,063.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,157.93, 4,736.90 and 2,063.21 is: 3,094.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,157.93 : 4,736.90 = 2,063.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,157.93/4,736.90 = 2,063.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,157.93x = 4,736.90 × 2,063.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,157.93x = 9,773,219.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,773,219.45/3,157.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.82

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