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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,769.22, 2,651.54 and 728.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,769.22, 2,651.54 and 728.04 is: 1,091.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,769.22 : 2,651.54 = 728.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,769.22/2,651.54 = 728.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,769.22x = 2,651.54 × 728.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,769.22x = 1,930,427.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,930,427.18/1,769.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.12

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