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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.71, 2,769.71 and 1,067.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.71, 2,769.71 and 1,067.25 is: 1,601.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.71 : 2,769.71 = 1,067.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.71/2,769.71 = 1,067.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.71x = 2,769.71 × 1,067.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.71x = 2,955,967.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,955,967.66/1,845.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.53

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