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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,750.23, 2,623.01 and 927.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,750.23, 2,623.01 and 927.63 is: 1,390.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,750.23 : 2,623.01 = 927.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,750.23/2,623.01 = 927.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,750.23x = 2,623.01 × 927.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,750.23x = 2,433,178.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,433,178.13/1,750.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.20

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