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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,794.47, 2,690.82 and 1,063.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,794.47, 2,690.82 and 1,063.85 is: 1,595.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,794.47 : 2,690.82 = 1,063.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,794.47/2,690.82 = 1,063.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,794.47x = 2,690.82 × 1,063.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,794.47x = 2,862,615.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,862,615.40/1,794.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.25

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