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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.76, 2,709.04 and 651.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.76, 2,709.04 and 651.60 is: 977.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.76 : 2,709.04 = 651.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.76/2,709.04 = 651.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.76x = 2,709.04 × 651.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.76x = 1,765,210.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,765,210.46/1,805.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.54

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