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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,766.29, 2,644.25 and 1,306.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,766.29, 2,644.25 and 1,306.14 is: 1,955.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,766.29 : 2,644.25 = 1,306.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,766.29/2,644.25 = 1,306.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,766.29x = 2,644.25 × 1,306.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,766.29x = 3,453,760.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,453,760.70/1,766.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.38

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