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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,619.73, 2,427.08 and 753.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,619.73, 2,427.08 and 753.03 is: 1,128.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,619.73 : 2,427.08 = 753.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,619.73/2,427.08 = 753.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,619.73x = 2,427.08 × 753.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,619.73x = 1,827,660.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,827,660.29/1,619.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.37

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