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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774.44, 2,661.80 and 603.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774.44, 2,661.80 and 603.98 is: 906.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774.44 : 2,661.80 = 603.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774.44/2,661.80 = 603.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774.44x = 2,661.80 × 603.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774.44x = 1,607,657.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607,657.64/1,774.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.01

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