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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.94, 3,915.32 and 1,789.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.94, 3,915.32 and 1,789.46 is: 2,683.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.94 : 3,915.32 = 1,789.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.94/3,915.32 = 1,789.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.94x = 3,915.32 × 1,789.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.94x = 7,006,308.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,006,308.53/2,610.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,683.44

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