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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,899.78, 2,621.07 and 1,113.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,899.78, 2,621.07 and 1,113.27 is: 1,535.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,899.78 : 2,621.07 = 1,113.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,899.78/2,621.07 = 1,113.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,899.78x = 2,621.07 × 1,113.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,899.78x = 2,917,958.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,917,958.60/1,899.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535.95

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