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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,719.08, 2,576.29 and 1,254.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,719.08, 2,576.29 and 1,254.68 is: 1,880.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,719.08 : 2,576.29 = 1,254.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,719.08/2,576.29 = 1,254.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,719.08x = 2,576.29 × 1,254.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,719.08x = 3,232,419.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,232,419.54/1,719.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,880.32

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