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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,730.73, 3,769.83 and 1,839.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,730.73, 3,769.83 and 1,839.15 is: 2,538.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,730.73 : 3,769.83 = 1,839.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,730.73/3,769.83 = 1,839.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,730.73x = 3,769.83 × 1,839.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,730.73x = 6,933,282.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,933,282.84/2,730.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,538.99

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