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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.04, 1,726.53 and 329.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.04, 1,726.53 and 329.29 is: 493.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.04 : 1,726.53 = 329.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.04/1,726.53 = 329.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.04x = 1,726.53 × 329.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.04x = 568,528.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,528.18/1,151.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.93

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