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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.28, 2,708.64 and 651.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.28, 2,708.64 and 651.12 is: 976.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.28 : 2,708.64 = 651.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.28/2,708.64 = 651.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.28x = 2,708.64 × 651.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.28x = 1,763,649.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,763,649.68/1,805.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.94

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