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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,829.58, 2,744.40 and 1,007.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,829.58, 2,744.40 and 1,007.70 is: 1,511.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,829.58 : 2,744.40 = 1,007.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,829.58/2,744.40 = 1,007.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,829.58x = 2,744.40 × 1,007.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,829.58x = 2,765,531.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,765,531.88/1,829.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.57

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