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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,612.55, 3,918.38 and 1,519.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,612.55, 3,918.38 and 1,519.05 is: 2,278.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,612.55 : 3,918.38 = 1,519.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,612.55/3,918.38 = 1,519.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,612.55x = 3,918.38 × 1,519.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,612.55x = 5,952,222.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,952,222.24/2,612.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,278.32

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