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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.91, 2,774.72 and 1,119.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.91, 2,774.72 and 1,119.29 is: 1,678.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.91 : 2,774.72 = 1,119.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.91/2,774.72 = 1,119.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.91x = 2,774.72 × 1,119.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.91x = 3,105,705.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,105,705.27/1,849.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,678.85

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