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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,797.03, 2,694.92 and 626.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,797.03, 2,694.92 and 626.76 is: 939.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,797.03 : 2,694.92 = 626.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,797.03/2,694.92 = 626.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,797.03x = 2,694.92 × 626.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,797.03x = 1,689,064.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,689,064.93/1,797.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.92

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