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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,913.95, 2,870.92 and 681.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,913.95, 2,870.92 and 681.41 is: 1,022.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,913.95 : 2,870.92 = 681.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,913.95/2,870.92 = 681.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,913.95x = 2,870.92 × 681.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,913.95x = 1,956,255.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,956,255.84/1,913.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.10

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