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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,766.91, 2,650.67 and 793.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,766.91, 2,650.67 and 793.02 is: 1,189.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,766.91 : 2,650.67 = 793.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,766.91/2,650.67 = 793.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,766.91x = 2,650.67 × 793.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,766.91x = 2,102,030.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,102,030.36/1,766.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.66

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