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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.47, 2,804.22 and 773.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.47, 2,804.22 and 773.82 is: 1,160.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.47 : 2,804.22 = 773.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.47/2,804.22 = 773.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.47x = 2,804.22 × 773.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.47x = 2,169,961.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,169,961.52/1,869.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.74

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