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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,820.22, 2,731.91 and 1,127.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,820.22, 2,731.91 and 1,127.51 is: 1,692.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,820.22 : 2,731.91 = 1,127.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,820.22/2,731.91 = 1,127.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,820.22x = 2,731.91 × 1,127.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,820.22x = 3,080,236.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,080,236.55/1,820.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,692.23

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