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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,766.91, 2,651.74 and 1,149.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,766.91, 2,651.74 and 1,149.09 is: 1,724.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,766.91 : 2,651.74 = 1,149.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,766.91/2,651.74 = 1,149.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,766.91x = 2,651.74 × 1,149.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,766.91x = 3,047,075.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,047,075.10/1,766.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,724.52

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