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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.78, 2,707.58 and 650.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.78, 2,707.58 and 650.53 is: 975.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.78 : 2,707.58 = 650.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.78/2,707.58 = 650.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.78x = 2,707.58 × 650.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.78x = 1,761,363.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761,363.37/1,804.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.94

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