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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,664.62, 2,497.56 and 690.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,664.62, 2,497.56 and 690.64 is: 1,036.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,664.62 : 2,497.56 = 690.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,664.62/2,497.56 = 690.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,664.62x = 2,497.56 × 690.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,664.62x = 1,724,914.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,724,914.84/1,664.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.22

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