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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.44, 2,766.98 and 920.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.44, 2,766.98 and 920.04 is: 1,380.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.44 : 2,766.98 = 920.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.44/2,766.98 = 920.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.44x = 2,766.98 × 920.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.44x = 2,545,732.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,545,732.28/1,844.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.22

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