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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,913.03, 4,362.53 and 1,816.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,913.03, 4,362.53 and 1,816.02 is: 2,719.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,913.03 : 4,362.53 = 1,816.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,913.03/4,362.53 = 1,816.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,913.03x = 4,362.53 × 1,816.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,913.03x = 7,922,432.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,922,432.65/2,913.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,719.65

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