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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.69, 3,225.63 and 1,764.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.69, 3,225.63 and 1,764.73 is: 2,640.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.69 : 3,225.63 = 1,764.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.69/3,225.63 = 1,764.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.69x = 3,225.63 × 1,764.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.69x = 5,692,366.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,692,366.03/2,155.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,640.62

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