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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.91, 3,766.39 and 1,194.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.91, 3,766.39 and 1,194.80 is: 1,792.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.91 : 3,766.39 = 1,194.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.91/3,766.39 = 1,194.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.91x = 3,766.39 × 1,194.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.91x = 4,500,082.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,500,082.77/2,510.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,792.21

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