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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,825.83, 2,734.29 and 1,043.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,825.83, 2,734.29 and 1,043.91 is: 1,563.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,825.83 : 2,734.29 = 1,043.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,825.83/2,734.29 = 1,043.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,825.83x = 2,734.29 × 1,043.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,825.83x = 2,854,352.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,854,352.67/1,825.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.32

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