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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.26, 2,566.06 and 1,018.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.26, 2,566.06 and 1,018.02 is: 1,526.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.26 : 2,566.06 = 1,018.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.26/2,566.06 = 1,018.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.26x = 2,566.06 × 1,018.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.26x = 2,612,300.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,612,300.40/1,711.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,526.54

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