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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,803.61, 2,705.41 and 1,475.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,803.61, 2,705.41 and 1,475.56 is: 2,213.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,803.61 : 2,705.41 = 1,475.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,803.61/2,705.41 = 1,475.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,803.61x = 2,705.41 × 1,475.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,803.61x = 3,991,981.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,991,981.25/1,803.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,213.33

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