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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,833.21, 2,749.41 and 1,063.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,833.21, 2,749.41 and 1,063.71 is: 1,595.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,833.21 : 2,749.41 = 1,063.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,833.21/2,749.41 = 1,063.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,833.21x = 2,749.41 × 1,063.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,833.21x = 2,924,574.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,924,574.91/1,833.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.33

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