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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,745.44, 2,618.88 and 1,363.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,745.44, 2,618.88 and 1,363.84 is: 2,046.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,745.44 : 2,618.88 = 1,363.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,745.44/2,618.88 = 1,363.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,745.44x = 2,618.88 × 1,363.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,745.44x = 3,571,733.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,571,733.30/1,745.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,046.32

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