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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,615.76, 3,922.80 and 1,154.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,615.76, 3,922.80 and 1,154.88 is: 1,731.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,615.76 : 3,922.80 = 1,154.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,615.76/3,922.80 = 1,154.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,615.76x = 3,922.80 × 1,154.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,615.76x = 4,530,363.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,530,363.26/2,615.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,731.95

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