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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,671.31, 4,007.91 and 1,939.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,671.31, 4,007.91 and 1,939.61 is: 2,910.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,671.31 : 4,007.91 = 1,939.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,671.31/4,007.91 = 1,939.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,671.31x = 4,007.91 × 1,939.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,671.31x = 7,773,799.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,773,799.61/2,671.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,910.10

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