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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,645.97, 2,469.47 and 1,028.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,645.97, 2,469.47 and 1,028.82 is: 1,543.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,645.97 : 2,469.47 = 1,028.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,645.97/2,469.47 = 1,028.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,645.97x = 2,469.47 × 1,028.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,645.97x = 2,540,634.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,540,634.98/1,645.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.55

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