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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,830.03, 2,744.82 and 1,079.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,830.03, 2,744.82 and 1,079.97 is: 1,619.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,830.03 : 2,744.82 = 1,079.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,830.03/2,744.82 = 1,079.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,830.03x = 2,744.82 × 1,079.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,830.03x = 2,964,323.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,964,323.26/1,830.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.82

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