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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.03, 1,691.61 and 1,014.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.03, 1,691.61 and 1,014.90 is: 1,520.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.03 : 1,691.61 = 1,014.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.03/1,691.61 = 1,014.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.03x = 1,691.61 × 1,014.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.03x = 1,716,809.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,809.91/1,129.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.61

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