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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,764.56, 2,647.48 and 669.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,764.56, 2,647.48 and 669.24 is: 1,004.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,764.56 : 2,647.48 = 669.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,764.56/2,647.48 = 669.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,764.56x = 2,647.48 × 669.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,764.56x = 1,771,799.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,799.52/1,764.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.10

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