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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,682.63, 4,030.08 and 1,904.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,682.63, 4,030.08 and 1,904.55 is: 2,861.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,682.63 : 4,030.08 = 1,904.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,682.63/4,030.08 = 1,904.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,682.63x = 4,030.08 × 1,904.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,682.63x = 7,675,488.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,675,488.86/2,682.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,861.18

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