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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,825.04, 2,737.70 and 526.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,825.04, 2,737.70 and 526.61 is: 789.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,825.04 : 2,737.70 = 526.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,825.04/2,737.70 = 526.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,825.04x = 2,737.70 × 526.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,825.04x = 1,441,700.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,700.20/1,825.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.96

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