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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.80, 2,806.19 and 1,047.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.80, 2,806.19 and 1,047.03 is: 1,570.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.80 : 2,806.19 = 1,047.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.80/2,806.19 = 1,047.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.80x = 2,806.19 × 1,047.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.80x = 2,938,159.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,938,159.17/1,870.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570.54

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