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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,914.41, 2,641.71 and 1,075.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,914.41, 2,641.71 and 1,075.25 is: 1,483.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,914.41 : 2,641.71 = 1,075.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,914.41/2,641.71 = 1,075.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,914.41x = 2,641.71 × 1,075.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,914.41x = 2,840,498.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,840,498.68/1,914.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483.75

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