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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.88, 2,513.92 and 1,230.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.88, 2,513.92 and 1,230.72 is: 1,847.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.88 : 2,513.92 = 1,230.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.88/2,513.92 = 1,230.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.88x = 2,513.92 × 1,230.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.88x = 3,093,931.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,093,931.62/1,674.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,847.26

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