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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,645.65, 2,469.05 and 1,028.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,645.65, 2,469.05 and 1,028.63 is: 1,543.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,645.65 : 2,469.05 = 1,028.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,645.65/2,469.05 = 1,028.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,645.65x = 2,469.05 × 1,028.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,645.65x = 2,539,743.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,539,743.79/1,645.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.31

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