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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,836.62, 2,752.44 and 1,013.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,836.62, 2,752.44 and 1,013.66 is: 1,519.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,836.62 : 2,752.44 = 1,013.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,836.62/2,752.44 = 1,013.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,836.62x = 2,752.44 × 1,013.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,836.62x = 2,790,038.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,790,038.33/1,836.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.12

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