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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.31, 2,707.83 and 695.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.31, 2,707.83 and 695.02 is: 1,041.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.31 : 2,707.83 = 695.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.31/2,707.83 = 695.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.31x = 2,707.83 × 695.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.31x = 1,881,992.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,881,992.68/1,806.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.90

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