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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,910.91, 2,867.19 and 741.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,910.91, 2,867.19 and 741.72 is: 1,112.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,910.91 : 2,867.19 = 741.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,910.91/2,867.19 = 741.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,910.91x = 2,867.19 × 741.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,910.91x = 2,126,652.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,126,652.17/1,910.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.90

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