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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,825.52, 2,738.75 and 1,045.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,825.52, 2,738.75 and 1,045.89 is: 1,569.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,825.52 : 2,738.75 = 1,045.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,825.52/2,738.75 = 1,045.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,825.52x = 2,738.75 × 1,045.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,825.52x = 2,864,426.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,864,426.01/1,825.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.11

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