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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.54, 2,766.84 and 546.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.54, 2,766.84 and 546.05 is: 819.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.54 : 2,766.84 = 546.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.54/2,766.84 = 546.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.54x = 2,766.84 × 546.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.54x = 1,510,819.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,510,819.15/1,844.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.08

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