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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.62, 1,725.43 and 602.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.62, 1,725.43 and 602.19 is: 903.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.62 : 1,725.43 = 602.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.62/1,725.43 = 602.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.62x = 1,725.43 × 602.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.62x = 1,039,036.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,036.69/1,149.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.81

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