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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626.97, 2,440.91 and 653.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,626.97, 2,440.91 and 653.75 is: 980.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,626.97 : 2,440.91 = 653.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,626.97/2,440.91 = 653.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,626.97x = 2,440.91 × 653.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,626.97x = 1,595,750.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,750.20/1,626.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.81

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