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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,819.26, 2,729.52 and 996.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,819.26, 2,729.52 and 996.48 is: 1,495.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,819.26 : 2,729.52 = 996.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,819.26/2,729.52 = 996.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,819.26x = 2,729.52 × 996.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,819.26x = 2,719,912.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,719,912.09/1,819.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.07

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