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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,919.08, 2,876.96 and 764.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,919.08, 2,876.96 and 764.08 is: 1,145.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,919.08 : 2,876.96 = 764.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,919.08/2,876.96 = 764.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,919.08x = 2,876.96 × 764.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,919.08x = 2,198,227.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,198,227.60/1,919.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.46

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