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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.73, 3,619.18 and 769.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.73, 3,619.18 and 769.43 is: 1,153.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.73 : 3,619.18 = 769.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.73/3,619.18 = 769.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.73x = 3,619.18 × 769.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.73x = 2,784,715.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,784,715.68/2,413.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.70

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