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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,194.73, 4,796.55 and 2,106.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,194.73, 4,796.55 and 2,106.09 is: 3,162.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,194.73 : 4,796.55 = 2,106.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,194.73/4,796.55 = 2,106.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,194.73x = 4,796.55 × 2,106.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,194.73x = 10,101,965.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,101,965.99/3,194.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,162.07

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