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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,764.71, 2,643.83 and 1,113.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,764.71, 2,643.83 and 1,113.83 is: 1,668.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,764.71 : 2,643.83 = 1,113.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,764.71/2,643.83 = 1,113.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,764.71x = 2,643.83 × 1,113.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,764.71x = 2,944,771.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,944,771.60/1,764.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668.70

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