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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.16, 2,716.74 and 1,354.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.16, 2,716.74 and 1,354.86 is: 2,032.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.16 : 2,716.74 = 1,354.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.16/2,716.74 = 1,354.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.16x = 2,716.74 × 1,354.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.16x = 3,680,802.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,680,802.36/1,811.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,032.29

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