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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,916.67, 2,873.54 and 875.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,916.67, 2,873.54 and 875.95 is: 1,313.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,916.67 : 2,873.54 = 875.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,916.67/2,873.54 = 875.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,916.67x = 2,873.54 × 875.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,916.67x = 2,517,077.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,517,077.36/1,916.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.26

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