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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,994.13, 2,991.66 and 607.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,994.13, 2,991.66 and 607.41 is: 911.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,994.13 : 2,991.66 = 607.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,994.13/2,991.66 = 607.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,994.13x = 2,991.66 × 607.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,994.13x = 1,817,164.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,817,164.20/1,994.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.26

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