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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,748.74, 2,624.01 and 775.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,748.74, 2,624.01 and 775.53 is: 1,163.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,748.74 : 2,624.01 = 775.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,748.74/2,624.01 = 775.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,748.74x = 2,624.01 × 775.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,748.74x = 2,034,998.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,034,998.48/1,748.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.69

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