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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,518.52, 3,770.82 and 1,900.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,518.52, 3,770.82 and 1,900.32 is: 2,845.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,518.52 : 3,770.82 = 1,900.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,518.52/3,770.82 = 1,900.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,518.52x = 3,770.82 × 1,900.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,518.52x = 7,165,764.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,165,764.66/2,518.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,845.23

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