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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,848.52, 2,774.19 and 679.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,848.52, 2,774.19 and 679.63 is: 1,019.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,848.52 : 2,774.19 = 679.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,848.52/2,774.19 = 679.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,848.52x = 2,774.19 × 679.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,848.52x = 1,885,422.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,885,422.75/1,848.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.96

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