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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.80, 2,566.06 and 1,093.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.80, 2,566.06 and 1,093.76 is: 1,639.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.80 : 2,566.06 = 1,093.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.80/2,566.06 = 1,093.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.80x = 2,566.06 × 1,093.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.80x = 2,806,653.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,806,653.79/1,711.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,639.59

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