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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.55, 2,499.90 and 1,025.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.55, 2,499.90 and 1,025.73 is: 1,415.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.55 : 2,499.90 = 1,025.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.55/2,499.90 = 1,025.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.55x = 2,499.90 × 1,025.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.55x = 2,564,222.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,564,222.43/1,811.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.49

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