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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,889.68, 2,607.92 and 1,050.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,889.68, 2,607.92 and 1,050.55 is: 1,449.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,889.68 : 2,607.92 = 1,050.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,889.68/2,607.92 = 1,050.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,889.68x = 2,607.92 × 1,050.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,889.68x = 2,739,746.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,739,746.46/1,889.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.85

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