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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,810.91, 2,716.85 and 770.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,810.91, 2,716.85 and 770.96 is: 1,156.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,810.91 : 2,716.85 = 770.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,810.91/2,716.85 = 770.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,810.91x = 2,716.85 × 770.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,810.91x = 2,094,582.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,094,582.68/1,810.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.65

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