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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,813.29, 2,720.63 and 1,082.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,813.29, 2,720.63 and 1,082.44 is: 1,624.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,813.29 : 2,720.63 = 1,082.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,813.29/2,720.63 = 1,082.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,813.29x = 2,720.63 × 1,082.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,813.29x = 2,944,918.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,944,918.74/1,813.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.07

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