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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,836.84, 2,754.72 and 1,014.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,836.84, 2,754.72 and 1,014.96 is: 1,522.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,836.84 : 2,754.72 = 1,014.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,836.84/2,754.72 = 1,014.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,836.84x = 2,754.72 × 1,014.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,836.84x = 2,795,930.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,795,930.61/1,836.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.14

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