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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,820.83, 3,891.44 and 1,826.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,820.83, 3,891.44 and 1,826.43 is: 2,519.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,820.83 : 3,891.44 = 1,826.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,820.83/3,891.44 = 1,826.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,820.83x = 3,891.44 × 1,826.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,820.83x = 7,107,414.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,107,414.17/2,820.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,519.62

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