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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,812.31, 2,719.37 and 1,351.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,812.31, 2,719.37 and 1,351.01 is: 2,027.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,812.31 : 2,719.37 = 1,351.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,812.31/2,719.37 = 1,351.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,812.31x = 2,719.37 × 1,351.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,812.31x = 3,673,896.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,673,896.06/1,812.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,027.20

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