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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.95, 2,499.60 and 1,065.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.95, 2,499.60 and 1,065.43 is: 1,469.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.95 : 2,499.60 = 1,065.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.95/2,499.60 = 1,065.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.95x = 2,499.60 × 1,065.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.95x = 2,663,148.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,663,148.83/1,811.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.77

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