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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,750.64, 2,627.78 and 777.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,750.64, 2,627.78 and 777.43 is: 1,166.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,750.64 : 2,627.78 = 777.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,750.64/2,627.78 = 777.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,750.64x = 2,627.78 × 777.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,750.64x = 2,042,897.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,042,897.98/1,750.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.94

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