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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.59, 2,408.83 and 1,392.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.59, 2,408.83 and 1,392.94 is: 1,919.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.59 : 2,408.83 = 1,392.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.59/2,408.83 = 1,392.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.59x = 2,408.83 × 1,392.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.59x = 3,355,355.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,355,355.66/1,747.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,919.99

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