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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.91, 1,699.61 and 554.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.91, 1,699.61 and 554.19 is: 832.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.91 : 1,699.61 = 554.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.91/1,699.61 = 554.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.91x = 1,699.61 × 554.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.91x = 941,906.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,906.87/1,130.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.88

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