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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,545.93, 2,314.71 and 1,131.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,545.93, 2,314.71 and 1,131.93 is: 1,694.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,545.93 : 2,314.71 = 1,131.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,545.93/2,314.71 = 1,131.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,545.93x = 2,314.71 × 1,131.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,545.93x = 2,620,089.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,620,089.69/1,545.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.83

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