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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,920.06, 2,880.10 and 823.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,920.06, 2,880.10 and 823.74 is: 1,235.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,920.06 : 2,880.10 = 823.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,920.06/2,880.10 = 823.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,920.06x = 2,880.10 × 823.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,920.06x = 2,372,453.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,372,453.57/1,920.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.61

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