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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.03, 2,709.46 and 651.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.03, 2,709.46 and 651.78 is: 977.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.03 : 2,709.46 = 651.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.03/2,709.46 = 651.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.03x = 2,709.46 × 651.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.03x = 1,765,968.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,765,968.58/1,806.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.82

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