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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.57, 4,067.20 and 1,788.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.57, 4,067.20 and 1,788.91 is: 2,681.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.57 : 4,067.20 = 1,788.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.57/4,067.20 = 1,788.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.57x = 4,067.20 × 1,788.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.57x = 7,275,854.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,275,854.75/2,713.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,681.29

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