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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,907.91, 2,864.30 and 1,621.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,907.91, 2,864.30 and 1,621.17 is: 2,433.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,907.91 : 2,864.30 = 1,621.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,907.91/2,864.30 = 1,621.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,907.91x = 2,864.30 × 1,621.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,907.91x = 4,643,509.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,643,509.13/1,907.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,433.82

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