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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.11, 2,764.65 and 746.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.11, 2,764.65 and 746.73 is: 1,120.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.11 : 2,764.65 = 746.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.11/2,764.65 = 746.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.11x = 2,764.65 × 746.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.11x = 2,064,447.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,064,447.09/1,843.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.09

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