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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.93, 1,703.58 and 1,027.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.93, 1,703.58 and 1,027.58 is: 1,539.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.93 : 1,703.58 = 1,027.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.93/1,703.58 = 1,027.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.93x = 1,703.58 × 1,027.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.93x = 1,750,566.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,750,566.43/1,136.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.73

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