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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.91, 3,826.91 and 907.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.91, 3,826.91 and 907.46 is: 1,361.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.91 : 3,826.91 = 907.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.91/3,826.91 = 907.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.91x = 3,826.91 × 907.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.91x = 3,472,748.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,472,748.96/2,550.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.38

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