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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,830.83, 2,741.99 and 1,098.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,830.83, 2,741.99 and 1,098.79 is: 1,645.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,830.83 : 2,741.99 = 1,098.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,830.83/2,741.99 = 1,098.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,830.83x = 2,741.99 × 1,098.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,830.83x = 3,012,858.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,012,858.84/1,830.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.63

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