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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,803.22, 2,709.15 and 1,155.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,803.22, 2,709.15 and 1,155.22 is: 1,735.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,803.22 : 2,709.15 = 1,155.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,803.22/2,709.15 = 1,155.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,803.22x = 2,709.15 × 1,155.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,803.22x = 3,129,664.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,129,664.26/1,803.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,735.60

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