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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.80, 3,030.84 and 1,854.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.80, 3,030.84 and 1,854.86 is: 2,779.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.80 : 3,030.84 = 1,854.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.80/3,030.84 = 1,854.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.80x = 3,030.84 × 1,854.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.80x = 5,621,768.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,621,768.73/2,022.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,779.21

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