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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.03, 1,701.64 and 520.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.03, 1,701.64 and 520.25 is: 779.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.03 : 1,701.64 = 520.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.03/1,701.64 = 520.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.03x = 1,701.64 × 520.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.03x = 885,269.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,269.70/1,136.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.27

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