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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,834.82, 2,753.04 and 741.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,834.82, 2,753.04 and 741.32 is: 1,112.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,834.82 : 2,753.04 = 741.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,834.82/2,753.04 = 741.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,834.82x = 2,753.04 × 741.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,834.82x = 2,040,882.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,040,882.95/1,834.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.31

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