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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,945.67, 2,918.34 and 713.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,945.67, 2,918.34 and 713.03 is: 1,069.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,945.67 : 2,918.34 = 713.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,945.67/2,918.34 = 713.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,945.67x = 2,918.34 × 713.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,945.67x = 2,080,849.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,080,849.38/1,945.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.48

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