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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.86, 2,616.24 and 1,095.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.86, 2,616.24 and 1,095.36 is: 1,639.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.86 : 2,616.24 = 1,095.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.86/2,616.24 = 1,095.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.86x = 2,616.24 × 1,095.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.86x = 2,865,724.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,865,724.65/1,747.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,639.56

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