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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,815.73, 2,505.87 and 1,069.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,815.73, 2,505.87 and 1,069.92 is: 1,476.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,815.73 : 2,505.87 = 1,069.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,815.73/2,505.87 = 1,069.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,815.73x = 2,505.87 × 1,069.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,815.73x = 2,681,067.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,681,067.90/1,815.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.58

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