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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,831.44, 2,744.72 and 676.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,831.44, 2,744.72 and 676.08 is: 1,013.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,831.44 : 2,744.72 = 676.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,831.44/2,744.72 = 676.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,831.44x = 2,744.72 × 676.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,831.44x = 1,855,650.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,855,650.30/1,831.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.22

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