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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741.03, 2,607.65 and 1,349.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741.03, 2,607.65 and 1,349.85 is: 2,021.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741.03 : 2,607.65 = 1,349.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741.03/2,607.65 = 1,349.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741.03x = 2,607.65 × 1,349.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741.03x = 3,519,929.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,519,929.78/1,741.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,021.75

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