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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,748.76, 2,624.97 and 775.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,748.76, 2,624.97 and 775.55 is: 1,164.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,748.76 : 2,624.97 = 775.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,748.76/2,624.97 = 775.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,748.76x = 2,624.97 × 775.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,748.76x = 2,035,778.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,035,778.48/1,748.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.13

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