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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,835.93, 2,750.18 and 847.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,835.93, 2,750.18 and 847.35 is: 1,269.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,835.93 : 2,750.18 = 847.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,835.93/2,750.18 = 847.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,835.93x = 2,750.18 × 847.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,835.93x = 2,330,360.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,330,360.79/1,835.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.31

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