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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.76, 3,567.14 and 1,719.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.76, 3,567.14 and 1,719.44 is: 2,575.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.76 : 3,567.14 = 1,719.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.76/3,567.14 = 1,719.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.76x = 3,567.14 × 1,719.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.76x = 6,133,483.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,133,483.20/2,381.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,575.19

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