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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.94, 4,108.19 and 1,918.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.94, 4,108.19 and 1,918.71 is: 2,874.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.94 : 4,108.19 = 1,918.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.94/4,108.19 = 1,918.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.94x = 4,108.19 × 1,918.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.94x = 7,882,415.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,882,415.64/2,741.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,874.76

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