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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.76, 2,621.00 and 1,376.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.76, 2,621.00 and 1,376.88 is: 1,897.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.76 : 2,621.00 = 1,376.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.76/2,621.00 = 1,376.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.76x = 2,621.00 × 1,376.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.76x = 3,608,795.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,608,795.60/1,901.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,897.61

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