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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,789.56, 2,680.89 and 1,094.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,789.56, 2,680.89 and 1,094.22 is: 1,639.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,789.56 : 2,680.89 = 1,094.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,789.56/2,680.89 = 1,094.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,789.56x = 2,680.89 × 1,094.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,789.56x = 2,933,483.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,933,483.46/1,789.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,639.22

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