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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,819.55, 2,727.15 and 843.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,819.55, 2,727.15 and 843.57 is: 1,264.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,819.55 : 2,727.15 = 843.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,819.55/2,727.15 = 843.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,819.55x = 2,727.15 × 843.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,819.55x = 2,300,541.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,300,541.93/1,819.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.35

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