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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.76, 1,696.44 and 481.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.76, 1,696.44 and 481.92 is: 723.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.76 : 1,696.44 = 481.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.76/1,696.44 = 481.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.76x = 1,696.44 × 481.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.76x = 817,548.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,548.36/1,130.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.01

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