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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.00, 1,723.87 and 369.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.00, 1,723.87 and 369.43 is: 553.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.00 : 1,723.87 = 369.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.00/1,723.87 = 369.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.00x = 1,723.87 × 369.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.00x = 636,843.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,843.37/1,150.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.78

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