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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.02, 3,673.02 and 1,900.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.02, 3,673.02 and 1,900.63 is: 2,848.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.02 : 3,673.02 = 1,900.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.02/3,673.02 = 1,900.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.02x = 3,673.02 × 1,900.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.02x = 6,981,033.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,981,033.64/2,451.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,848.22

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