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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.99, 1,695.67 and 437.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.99, 1,695.67 and 437.06 is: 655.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.99 : 1,695.67 = 437.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.99/1,695.67 = 437.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.99x = 1,695.67 × 437.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.99x = 741,112.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,112.68/1,130.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.28

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