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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,895.91, 2,844.27 and 663.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,895.91, 2,844.27 and 663.27 is: 995.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,895.91 : 2,844.27 = 663.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,895.91/2,844.27 = 663.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,895.91x = 2,844.27 × 663.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,895.91x = 1,886,518.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,886,518.96/1,895.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.05

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