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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,745.74, 2,619.07 and 1,005.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,745.74, 2,619.07 and 1,005.81 is: 1,508.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,745.74 : 2,619.07 = 1,005.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,745.74/2,619.07 = 1,005.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,745.74x = 2,619.07 × 1,005.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,745.74x = 2,634,286.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,634,286.80/1,745.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.98

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