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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.02, 1,724.97 and 825.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.02, 1,724.97 and 825.67 is: 1,237.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.02 : 1,724.97 = 825.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.02/1,724.97 = 825.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.02x = 1,724.97 × 825.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.02x = 1,424,247.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424,247.36/1,151.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.38

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