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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.73, 2,410.38 and 1,282.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.73, 2,410.38 and 1,282.92 is: 1,923.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.73 : 2,410.38 = 1,282.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.73/2,410.38 = 1,282.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.73x = 2,410.38 × 1,282.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.73x = 3,092,324.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,092,324.71/1,607.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,923.41

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