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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,690.82, 3,711.56 and 1,943.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,690.82, 3,711.56 and 1,943.55 is: 2,680.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,690.82 : 3,711.56 = 1,943.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,690.82/3,711.56 = 1,943.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,690.82x = 3,711.56 × 1,943.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,690.82x = 7,213,592.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,213,592.72/2,690.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,680.82

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