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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,913.54, 4,369.95 and 1,182.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,913.54, 4,369.95 and 1,182.18 is: 1,773.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,913.54 : 4,369.95 = 1,182.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,913.54/4,369.95 = 1,182.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,913.54x = 4,369.95 × 1,182.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,913.54x = 5,166,067.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,166,067.49/2,913.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.12

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