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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,883.06, 2,824.32 and 908.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,883.06, 2,824.32 and 908.90 is: 1,363.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,883.06 : 2,824.32 = 908.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,883.06/2,824.32 = 908.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,883.06x = 2,824.32 × 908.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,883.06x = 2,567,024.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,567,024.45/1,883.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.22

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