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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.97, 2,473.40 and 1,164.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.97, 2,473.40 and 1,164.76 is: 1,743.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.97 : 2,473.40 = 1,164.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.97/2,473.40 = 1,164.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.97x = 2,473.40 × 1,164.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.97x = 2,880,917.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,880,917.38/1,651.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743.93

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