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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,769.14, 2,651.76 and 890.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,769.14, 2,651.76 and 890.23 is: 1,334.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,769.14 : 2,651.76 = 890.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,769.14/2,651.76 = 890.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,769.14x = 2,651.76 × 890.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,769.14x = 2,360,676.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,360,676.30/1,769.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.36

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