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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.69, 2,760.01 and 1,023.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.69, 2,760.01 and 1,023.62 is: 1,531.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.69 : 2,760.01 = 1,023.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.69/2,760.01 = 1,023.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.69x = 2,760.01 × 1,023.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.69x = 2,825,185.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,825,185.08/1,844.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.53

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