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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,827.09, 2,740.91 and 672.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,827.09, 2,740.91 and 672.75 is: 1,009.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,827.09 : 2,740.91 = 672.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,827.09/2,740.91 = 672.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,827.09x = 2,740.91 × 672.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,827.09x = 1,843,943.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,843,943.84/1,827.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.22

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