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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.75, 2,619.97 and 926.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.75, 2,619.97 and 926.55 is: 1,388.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.75 : 2,619.97 = 926.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.75/2,619.97 = 926.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.75x = 2,619.97 × 926.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.75x = 2,427,533.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,427,533.20/1,747.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.95

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