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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,796.73, 2,695.11 and 564.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,796.73, 2,695.11 and 564.09 is: 846.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,796.73 : 2,695.11 = 564.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,796.73/2,695.11 = 564.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,796.73x = 2,695.11 × 564.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,796.73x = 1,520,284.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,284.60/1,796.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.14

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