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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,906.73, 2,630.84 and 1,120.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,906.73, 2,630.84 and 1,120.83 is: 1,546.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,906.73 : 2,630.84 = 1,120.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,906.73/2,630.84 = 1,120.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,906.73x = 2,630.84 × 1,120.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,906.73x = 2,948,724.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,948,724.40/1,906.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.48

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