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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.93, 2,694.15 and 755.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.93, 2,694.15 and 755.99 is: 1,134.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.93 : 2,694.15 = 755.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.93/2,694.15 = 755.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.93x = 2,694.15 × 755.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.93x = 2,036,750.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,036,750.46/1,795.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.09

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