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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.70, 3,104.55 and 1,842.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.70, 3,104.55 and 1,842.90 is: 2,764.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.70 : 3,104.55 = 1,842.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.70/3,104.55 = 1,842.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.70x = 3,104.55 × 1,842.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.70x = 5,721,375.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,721,375.20/2,069.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,764.35

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