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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,797.03, 2,695.15 and 564.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,797.03, 2,695.15 and 564.28 is: 846.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,797.03 : 2,695.15 = 564.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,797.03/2,695.15 = 564.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,797.03x = 2,695.15 × 564.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,797.03x = 1,520,819.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,819.24/1,797.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.30

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