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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.82, 2,627.97 and 519.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.82, 2,627.97 and 519.33 is: 779.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.82 : 2,627.97 = 519.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.82/2,627.97 = 519.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.82x = 2,627.97 × 519.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.82x = 1,364,783.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,783.66/1,751.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.07

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