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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.81, 1,705.77 and 1,044.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.81, 1,705.77 and 1,044.34 is: 1,568.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.81 : 1,705.77 = 1,044.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.81/1,705.77 = 1,044.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.81x = 1,705.77 × 1,044.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.81x = 1,781,403.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,781,403.84/1,135.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.40

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