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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.88, 1,703.60 and 519.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.88, 1,703.60 and 519.44 is: 779.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.88 : 1,703.60 = 519.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.88/1,703.60 = 519.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.88x = 1,703.60 × 519.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.88x = 884,917.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,917.98/1,135.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.06

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