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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.16, 1,718.86 and 1,030.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.16, 1,718.86 and 1,030.92 is: 1,544.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.16 : 1,718.86 = 1,030.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.16/1,718.86 = 1,030.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.16x = 1,718.86 × 1,030.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.16x = 1,772,007.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772,007.15/1,147.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.69

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