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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,913.09, 2,869.77 and 743.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,913.09, 2,869.77 and 743.04 is: 1,114.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,913.09 : 2,869.77 = 743.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,913.09/2,869.77 = 743.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,913.09x = 2,869.77 × 743.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,913.09x = 2,132,353.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,132,353.90/1,913.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.62

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