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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,764.91, 2,647.05 and 790.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,764.91, 2,647.05 and 790.84 is: 1,186.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,764.91 : 2,647.05 = 790.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,764.91/2,647.05 = 790.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,764.91x = 2,647.05 × 790.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,764.91x = 2,093,393.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,093,393.02/1,764.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.12

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