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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,691.91, 2,532.56 and 1,076.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,691.91, 2,532.56 and 1,076.31 is: 1,611.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,691.91 : 2,532.56 = 1,076.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,691.91/2,532.56 = 1,076.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,691.91x = 2,532.56 × 1,076.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,691.91x = 2,725,814.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,725,814.27/1,691.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,611.09

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