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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,705.97, 2,554.09 and 1,445.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,705.97, 2,554.09 and 1,445.96 is: 2,164.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,705.97 : 2,554.09 = 1,445.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,705.97/2,554.09 = 1,445.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,705.97x = 2,554.09 × 1,445.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,705.97x = 3,693,095.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,693,095.59/1,705.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,164.81

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