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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,803, 2,700.44 and 1,341.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,803, 2,700.44 and 1,341.60 is: 2,009.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,803 : 2,700.44 = 1,341.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,803/2,700.44 = 1,341.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,803x = 2,700.44 × 1,341.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,803x = 3,622,910.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,622,910.30/1,803
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,009.38

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