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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.99, 2,804.99 and 1,009.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.99, 2,804.99 and 1,009.77 is: 1,514.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.99 : 2,804.99 = 1,009.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.99/2,804.99 = 1,009.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.99x = 2,804.99 × 1,009.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.99x = 2,832,389.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,832,389.70/1,869.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.66

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