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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774.63, 2,663.23 and 1,190.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774.63, 2,663.23 and 1,190.76 is: 1,787.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774.63 : 2,663.23 = 1,190.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774.63/2,663.23 = 1,190.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774.63x = 2,663.23 × 1,190.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774.63x = 3,171,267.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,171,267.75/1,774.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.00

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