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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,833.72, 2,752.38 and 1,345.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,833.72, 2,752.38 and 1,345.38 is: 2,019.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,833.72 : 2,752.38 = 1,345.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,833.72/2,752.38 = 1,345.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,833.72x = 2,752.38 × 1,345.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,833.72x = 3,702,997.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,702,997.00/1,833.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,019.39

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