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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,913.81, 2,870.36 and 681.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,913.81, 2,870.36 and 681.22 is: 1,021.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,913.81 : 2,870.36 = 681.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,913.81/2,870.36 = 681.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,913.81x = 2,870.36 × 681.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,913.81x = 1,955,328.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,955,328.88/1,913.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.69

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