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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.52, 2,774.80 and 695.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.52, 2,774.80 and 695.04 is: 1,042.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.52 : 2,774.80 = 695.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.52/2,774.80 = 695.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.52x = 2,774.80 × 695.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.52x = 1,928,596.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,928,596.99/1,849.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.76

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