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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.08, 2,619.92 and 772.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.08, 2,619.92 and 772.52 is: 1,158.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.08 : 2,619.92 = 772.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.08/2,619.92 = 772.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.08x = 2,619.92 × 772.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.08x = 2,023,940.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,023,940.60/1,747.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.47

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