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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.08, 1,725.72 and 631.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.08, 1,725.72 and 631.22 is: 946.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.08 : 1,725.72 = 631.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.08/1,725.72 = 631.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.08x = 1,725.72 × 631.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.08x = 1,089,308.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,308.98/1,151.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.34

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