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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.62, 2,104.95 and 1,245.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.62, 2,104.95 and 1,245.53 is: 1,719.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.62 : 2,104.95 = 1,245.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.62/2,104.95 = 1,245.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.62x = 2,104.95 × 1,245.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.62x = 2,621,767.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,621,767.85/1,524.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,719.63

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