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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,788.76, 2,679.54 and 1,095.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,788.76, 2,679.54 and 1,095.04 is: 1,640.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,788.76 : 2,679.54 = 1,095.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,788.76/2,679.54 = 1,095.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,788.76x = 2,679.54 × 1,095.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,788.76x = 2,934,203.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,934,203.48/1,788.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,640.36

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