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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,913.68, 4,367.77 and 1,451.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,913.68, 4,367.77 and 1,451.45 is: 2,175.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,913.68 : 4,367.77 = 1,451.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,913.68/4,367.77 = 1,451.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,913.68x = 4,367.77 × 1,451.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,913.68x = 6,339,574.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,339,574.30/2,913.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,175.80

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