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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,680.76, 2,520.75 and 1,063.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,680.76, 2,520.75 and 1,063.65 is: 1,595.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,680.76 : 2,520.75 = 1,063.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,680.76/2,520.75 = 1,063.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,680.76x = 2,520.75 × 1,063.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,680.76x = 2,681,195.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,681,195.74/1,680.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.23

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