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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,837.93, 2,752.20 and 1,015.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,837.93, 2,752.20 and 1,015.33 is: 1,520.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,837.93 : 2,752.20 = 1,015.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,837.93/2,752.20 = 1,015.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,837.93x = 2,752.20 × 1,015.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,837.93x = 2,794,391.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,794,391.23/1,837.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.40

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