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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,800.89, 2,698.38 and 1,106.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,800.89, 2,698.38 and 1,106.09 is: 1,657.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,800.89 : 2,698.38 = 1,106.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,800.89/2,698.38 = 1,106.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,800.89x = 2,698.38 × 1,106.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,800.89x = 2,984,651.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,984,651.13/1,800.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.32

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