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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.38, 3,117.95 and 1,819.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.38, 3,117.95 and 1,819.76 is: 2,727.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.38 : 3,117.95 = 1,819.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.38/3,117.95 = 1,819.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.38x = 3,117.95 × 1,819.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.38x = 5,673,920.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,673,920.69/2,080.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,727.35

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