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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.91, 2,918.43 and 1,673.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.91, 2,918.43 and 1,673.87 is: 2,309.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.91 : 2,918.43 = 1,673.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.91/2,918.43 = 1,673.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.91x = 2,918.43 × 1,673.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.91x = 4,885,057.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,885,057.83/2,114.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,309.82

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