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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.77, 2,622.87 and 1,129.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.77, 2,622.87 and 1,129.94 is: 1,695.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.77 : 2,622.87 = 1,129.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.77/2,622.87 = 1,129.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.77x = 2,622.87 × 1,129.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.77x = 2,963,680.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,963,680.08/1,747.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,695.70

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