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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,867.03, 2,798.82 and 826.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,867.03, 2,798.82 and 826.48 is: 1,238.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,867.03 : 2,798.82 = 826.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,867.03/2,798.82 = 826.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,867.03x = 2,798.82 × 826.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,867.03x = 2,313,164.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,313,164.68/1,867.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.95

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