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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.97, 1,724.91 and 630.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.97, 1,724.91 and 630.18 is: 944.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.97 : 1,724.91 = 630.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.97/1,724.91 = 630.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.97x = 1,724.91 × 630.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.97x = 1,087,001.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,001.42/1,150.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.43

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