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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,848.64, 2,772.94 and 752.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,848.64, 2,772.94 and 752.75 is: 1,129.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,848.64 : 2,772.94 = 752.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,848.64/2,772.94 = 752.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,848.64x = 2,772.94 × 752.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,848.64x = 2,087,330.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,087,330.59/1,848.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.12

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