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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,867.47, 2,800.93 and 634.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,867.47, 2,800.93 and 634.92 is: 952.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,867.47 : 2,800.93 = 634.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,867.47/2,800.93 = 634.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,867.47x = 2,800.93 × 634.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,867.47x = 1,778,366.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,366.48/1,867.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.29

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