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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.07, 1,695.49 and 636.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.07, 1,695.49 and 636.91 is: 954.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.07 : 1,695.49 = 636.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.07/1,695.49 = 636.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.07x = 1,695.49 × 636.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.07x = 1,079,874.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,874.54/1,131.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.74

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