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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.81, 3,763.23 and 1,892.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.81, 3,763.23 and 1,892.48 is: 2,836.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.81 : 3,763.23 = 1,892.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.81/3,763.23 = 1,892.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.81x = 3,763.23 × 1,892.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.81x = 7,121,811.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,121,811.60/2,510.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,836.46

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