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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.63, 2,620.44 and 1,045.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.63, 2,620.44 and 1,045.54 is: 1,567.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.63 : 2,620.44 = 1,045.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.63/2,620.44 = 1,045.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.63x = 2,620.44 × 1,045.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.63x = 2,739,774.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,739,774.84/1,747.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.71

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