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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,807.78, 2,708.83 and 1,076.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,807.78, 2,708.83 and 1,076.96 is: 1,613.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,807.78 : 2,708.83 = 1,076.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,807.78/2,708.83 = 1,076.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,807.78x = 2,708.83 × 1,076.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,807.78x = 2,917,301.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,917,301.56/1,807.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,613.75

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