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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774.51, 2,663.08 and 664.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774.51, 2,663.08 and 664.94 is: 997.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774.51 : 2,663.08 = 664.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774.51/2,663.08 = 664.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774.51x = 2,663.08 × 664.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774.51x = 1,770,793.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,770,793.41/1,774.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.91

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