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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,913.29, 2,640.71 and 1,116.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,913.29, 2,640.71 and 1,116.71 is: 1,541.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,913.29 : 2,640.71 = 1,116.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,913.29/2,640.71 = 1,116.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,913.29x = 2,640.71 × 1,116.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,913.29x = 2,948,907.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,948,907.26/1,913.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.28

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