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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,752.76, 2,629.16 and 454.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,752.76, 2,629.16 and 454.24 is: 681.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,752.76 : 2,629.16 = 454.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,752.76/2,629.16 = 454.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,752.76x = 2,629.16 × 454.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,752.76x = 1,194,269.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,269.64/1,752.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.37

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