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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.91, 2,775.67 and 1,080.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.91, 2,775.67 and 1,080.41 is: 1,621.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.91 : 2,775.67 = 1,080.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.91/2,775.67 = 1,080.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.91x = 2,775.67 × 1,080.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.91x = 2,998,861.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,998,861.62/1,849.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,621.09

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