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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,829.76, 2,745.96 and 734.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,829.76, 2,745.96 and 734.43 is: 1,102.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,829.76 : 2,745.96 = 734.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,829.76/2,745.96 = 734.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,829.76x = 2,745.96 × 734.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,829.76x = 2,016,715.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,016,715.40/1,829.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.17

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