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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,913.57, 2,871.08 and 1,303.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,913.57, 2,871.08 and 1,303.04 is: 1,955.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,913.57 : 2,871.08 = 1,303.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,913.57/2,871.08 = 1,303.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,913.57x = 2,871.08 × 1,303.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,913.57x = 3,741,121.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,741,121.48/1,913.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.04

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