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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,828.91, 2,743.36 and 733.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,828.91, 2,743.36 and 733.26 is: 1,099.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,828.91 : 2,743.36 = 733.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,828.91/2,743.36 = 733.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,828.91x = 2,743.36 × 733.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,828.91x = 2,011,596.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,011,596.83/1,828.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.89

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