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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.56, 2,799.72 and 1,690.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.56, 2,799.72 and 1,690.92 is: 2,530.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.56 : 2,799.72 = 1,690.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.56/2,799.72 = 1,690.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.56x = 2,799.72 × 1,690.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.56x = 4,734,102.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,734,102.54/1,870.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,530.85

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