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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,734.97, 2,394.30 and 1,062.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,734.97, 2,394.30 and 1,062.76 is: 1,466.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,734.97 : 2,394.30 = 1,062.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,734.97/2,394.30 = 1,062.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,734.97x = 2,394.30 × 1,062.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,734.97x = 2,544,554.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,544,554.30/1,734.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.63

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