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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.84, 3,041.76 and 1,869.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.84, 3,041.76 and 1,869.32 is: 2,803.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.84 : 3,041.76 = 1,869.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.84/3,041.76 = 1,869.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.84x = 3,041.76 × 1,869.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.84x = 5,686,022.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,686,022.80/2,027.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,803.98

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