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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.51, 3,731.13 and 1,524.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.51, 3,731.13 and 1,524.69 is: 2,104.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.51 : 3,731.13 = 1,524.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.51/3,731.13 = 1,524.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.51x = 3,731.13 × 1,524.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.51x = 5,688,816.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,688,816.60/2,703.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,104.23

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