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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,905.77, 2,858.99 and 673.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,905.77, 2,858.99 and 673.90 is: 1,010.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,905.77 : 2,858.99 = 673.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,905.77/2,858.99 = 673.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,905.77x = 2,858.99 × 673.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,905.77x = 1,926,655.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,926,655.70/1,905.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.96

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