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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,691.04, 2,534.40 and 813

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,691.04, 2,534.40 and 813 is: 1,218.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,691.04 : 2,534.40 = 813 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,691.04/2,534.40 = 813/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,691.04x = 2,534.40 × 813
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,691.04x = 2,060,467.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,060,467.20/1,691.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.46

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