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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,833.95, 2,751.35 and 1,012.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,833.95, 2,751.35 and 1,012.02 is: 1,518.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,833.95 : 2,751.35 = 1,012.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,833.95/2,751.35 = 1,012.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,833.95x = 2,751.35 × 1,012.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,833.95x = 2,784,416.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,784,416.17/1,833.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.27

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