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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,612.32, 3,916.08 and 1,130.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,612.32, 3,916.08 and 1,130.63 is: 1,694.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,612.32 : 3,916.08 = 1,130.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,612.32/3,916.08 = 1,130.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,612.32x = 3,916.08 × 1,130.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,612.32x = 4,427,617.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,427,617.95/2,612.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.90

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