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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,719.68, 2,580.73 and 1,554.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,719.68, 2,580.73 and 1,554.44 is: 2,332.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,719.68 : 2,580.73 = 1,554.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,719.68/2,580.73 = 1,554.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,719.68x = 2,580.73 × 1,554.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,719.68x = 4,011,573.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,011,573.15/1,719.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,332.75

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