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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,761.03, 2,635.47 and 1,413.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,761.03, 2,635.47 and 1,413.54 is: 2,115.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,761.03 : 2,635.47 = 1,413.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,761.03/2,635.47 = 1,413.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,761.03x = 2,635.47 × 1,413.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,761.03x = 3,725,342.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,725,342.26/1,761.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,115.43

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