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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.59, 1,700.67 and 556.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.59, 1,700.67 and 556.25 is: 833.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.59 : 1,700.67 = 556.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.59/1,700.67 = 556.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.59x = 1,700.67 × 556.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.59x = 945,997.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,997.69/1,134.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.78

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