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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,835.91, 2,754.36 and 795.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,835.91, 2,754.36 and 795.47 is: 1,193.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,835.91 : 2,754.36 = 795.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,835.91/2,754.36 = 795.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,835.91x = 2,754.36 × 795.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,835.91x = 2,191,010.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,191,010.75/1,835.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.42

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