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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,828.76, 2,744.46 and 733.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,828.76, 2,744.46 and 733.43 is: 1,100.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,828.76 : 2,744.46 = 733.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,828.76/2,744.46 = 733.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,828.76x = 2,744.46 × 733.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,828.76x = 2,012,855.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,012,855.58/1,828.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.67

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