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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.47, 2,765.75 and 1,064.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.47, 2,765.75 and 1,064.03 is: 1,596.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.47 : 2,765.75 = 1,064.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.47/2,765.75 = 1,064.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.47x = 2,765.75 × 1,064.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.47x = 2,942,840.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,942,840.97/1,843.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.36

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