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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,882.67, 2,821.27 and 1,335.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,882.67, 2,821.27 and 1,335.92 is: 2,001.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,882.67 : 2,821.27 = 1,335.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,882.67/2,821.27 = 1,335.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,882.67x = 2,821.27 × 1,335.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,882.67x = 3,768,991.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,768,991.02/1,882.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,001.94

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