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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.92, 1,727.86 and 1,110.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.92, 1,727.86 and 1,110.91 is: 1,666.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.92 : 1,727.86 = 1,110.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.92/1,727.86 = 1,110.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.92x = 1,727.86 × 1,110.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.92x = 1,919,496.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,919,496.95/1,151.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,666.35

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