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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.83, 2,767.12 and 748.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.83, 2,767.12 and 748.90 is: 1,123.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.83 : 2,767.12 = 748.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.83/2,767.12 = 748.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.83x = 2,767.12 × 748.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.83x = 2,072,296.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,072,296.17/1,844.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.30

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