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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.31, 4,054.97 and 1,548.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.31, 4,054.97 and 1,548.25 is: 2,322.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.31 : 4,054.97 = 1,548.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.31/4,054.97 = 1,548.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.31x = 4,054.97 × 1,548.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.31x = 6,278,107.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,278,107.30/2,703.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,322.38

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