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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,906.82, 2,630.92 and 1,120.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,906.82, 2,630.92 and 1,120.71 is: 1,546.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,906.82 : 2,630.92 = 1,120.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,906.82/2,630.92 = 1,120.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,906.82x = 2,630.92 × 1,120.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,906.82x = 2,948,498.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,948,498.35/1,906.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.29

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