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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.13, 3,376.89 and 1,764.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.13, 3,376.89 and 1,764.99 is: 2,653.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.13 : 3,376.89 = 1,764.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.13/3,376.89 = 1,764.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.13x = 3,376.89 × 1,764.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.13x = 5,960,177.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,960,177.08/2,246.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,653.53

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