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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.55, 2,545.15 and 1,058.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.55, 2,545.15 and 1,058.44 is: 1,460.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.55 : 2,545.15 = 1,058.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.55/2,545.15 = 1,058.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.55x = 2,545.15 × 1,058.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.55x = 2,693,888.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,693,888.57/1,844.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.46

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