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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.00, 1,725.45 and 419.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.00, 1,725.45 and 419.63 is: 629.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.00 : 1,725.45 = 419.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.00/1,725.45 = 419.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.00x = 1,725.45 × 419.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.00x = 724,052.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,052.45/1,150.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.61

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