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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.58, 4,076.85 and 1,741.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.58, 4,076.85 and 1,741.58 is: 2,616.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.58 : 4,076.85 = 1,741.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.58/4,076.85 = 1,741.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.58x = 4,076.85 × 1,741.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.58x = 7,100,160.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,100,160.42/2,713.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,616.53

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