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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.86, 1,696.68 and 808.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.86, 1,696.68 and 808.74 is: 1,213.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.86 : 1,696.68 = 808.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.86/1,696.68 = 808.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.86x = 1,696.68 × 808.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.86x = 1,372,172.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,372,172.98/1,130.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.39

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