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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.06, 1,697.11 and 515.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.06, 1,697.11 and 515.84 is: 772.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.06 : 1,697.11 = 515.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.06/1,697.11 = 515.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.06x = 1,697.11 × 515.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.06x = 875,427.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,427.45/1,133.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.63

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