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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,907.62, 2,862.35 and 1,041.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,907.62, 2,862.35 and 1,041.91 is: 1,563.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,907.62 : 2,862.35 = 1,041.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,907.62/2,862.35 = 1,041.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,907.62x = 2,862.35 × 1,041.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,907.62x = 2,982,311.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,982,311.09/1,907.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.37

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