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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.76, 2,916.08 and 1,590.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.76, 2,916.08 and 1,590.88 is: 2,192.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.76 : 2,916.08 = 1,590.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.76/2,916.08 = 1,590.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.76x = 2,916.08 × 1,590.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.76x = 4,639,133.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,639,133.35/2,115.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,192.66

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