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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.58, 4,043.02 and 1,965.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.58, 4,043.02 and 1,965.67 is: 2,939.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.58 : 4,043.02 = 1,965.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.58/4,043.02 = 1,965.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.58x = 4,043.02 × 1,965.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.58x = 7,947,233.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,947,233.30/2,703.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,939.52

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