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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.60, 2,774.42 and 1,033.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.60, 2,774.42 and 1,033.07 is: 1,549.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.60 : 2,774.42 = 1,033.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.60/2,774.42 = 1,033.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.60x = 2,774.42 × 1,033.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.60x = 2,866,156.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,866,156.20/1,849.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.61

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