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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,943.71, 2,913.81 and 710.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,943.71, 2,913.81 and 710.26 is: 1,064.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,943.71 : 2,913.81 = 710.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,943.71/2,913.81 = 710.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,943.71x = 2,913.81 × 710.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,943.71x = 2,069,562.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,069,562.69/1,943.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.75

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