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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,821.04, 2,731.52 and 795.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,821.04, 2,731.52 and 795.04 is: 1,192.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,821.04 : 2,731.52 = 795.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,821.04/2,731.52 = 795.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,821.04x = 2,731.52 × 795.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,821.04x = 2,171,667.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,171,667.66/1,821.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.54

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