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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,839.91, 2,760.36 and 1,069.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,839.91, 2,760.36 and 1,069.75 is: 1,604.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,839.91 : 2,760.36 = 1,069.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,839.91/2,760.36 = 1,069.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,839.91x = 2,760.36 × 1,069.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,839.91x = 2,952,895.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,952,895.11/1,839.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.91

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