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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.31, 3,617.82 and 1,795.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.31, 3,617.82 and 1,795.11 is: 2,689.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.31 : 3,617.82 = 1,795.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.31/3,617.82 = 1,795.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.31x = 3,617.82 × 1,795.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.31x = 6,494,384.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,494,384.86/2,414.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,689.95

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