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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,797.29, 2,698.76 and 1,070.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,797.29, 2,698.76 and 1,070.11 is: 1,606.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,797.29 : 2,698.76 = 1,070.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,797.29/2,698.76 = 1,070.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,797.29x = 2,698.76 × 1,070.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,797.29x = 2,887,956.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,887,956.57/1,797.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,606.84

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