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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,890.75, 2,835.57 and 795.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,890.75, 2,835.57 and 795.09 is: 1,192.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,890.75 : 2,835.57 = 795.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,890.75/2,835.57 = 795.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,890.75x = 2,835.57 × 795.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,890.75x = 2,254,533.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,254,533.35/1,890.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.40

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