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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.91, 2,476.98 and 1,300.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.91, 2,476.98 and 1,300.19 is: 1,793.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.91 : 2,476.98 = 1,300.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.91/2,476.98 = 1,300.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.91x = 2,476.98 × 1,300.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.91x = 3,220,532.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,220,532.24/1,795.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,793.26

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