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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,750.62, 2,623.84 and 1,338.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,750.62, 2,623.84 and 1,338.51 is: 2,006.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,750.62 : 2,623.84 = 1,338.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,750.62/2,623.84 = 1,338.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,750.62x = 2,623.84 × 1,338.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,750.62x = 3,512,032.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,512,032.73/1,750.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,006.17

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