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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,613.54, 3,918.87 and 1,792.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,613.54, 3,918.87 and 1,792.02 is: 2,687.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,613.54 : 3,918.87 = 1,792.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,613.54/3,918.87 = 1,792.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,613.54x = 3,918.87 × 1,792.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,613.54x = 7,022,693.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,022,693.42/2,613.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,687.04

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