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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.48, 2,510.12 and 1,126.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.48, 2,510.12 and 1,126.82 is: 1,689.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.48 : 2,510.12 = 1,126.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.48/2,510.12 = 1,126.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.48x = 2,510.12 × 1,126.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.48x = 2,828,453.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,828,453.42/1,674.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.15

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