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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.88, 2,553.06 and 1,063.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.88, 2,553.06 and 1,063.93 is: 1,468.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.88 : 2,553.06 = 1,063.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.88/2,553.06 = 1,063.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.88x = 2,553.06 × 1,063.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.88x = 2,716,264.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,716,264.36/1,849.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468.35

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