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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.31, 1,710.18 and 925.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.31, 1,710.18 and 925.47 is: 1,389.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.31 : 1,710.18 = 925.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.31/1,710.18 = 925.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.31x = 1,710.18 × 925.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.31x = 1,582,720.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,720.28/1,139.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.19

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