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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,823.41, 2,730.74 and 1,041.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,823.41, 2,730.74 and 1,041.04 is: 1,559.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,823.41 : 2,730.74 = 1,041.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,823.41/2,730.74 = 1,041.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,823.41x = 2,730.74 × 1,041.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,823.41x = 2,842,820.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,842,820.49/1,823.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.06

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