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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,815.43, 2,722.44 and 775.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,815.43, 2,722.44 and 775.93 is: 1,163.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,815.43 : 2,722.44 = 775.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,815.43/2,722.44 = 775.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,815.43x = 2,722.44 × 775.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,815.43x = 2,112,422.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,112,422.87/1,815.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.59

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