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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.94, 1,719.54 and 1,013.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.94, 1,719.54 and 1,013.56 is: 1,512.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.94 : 1,719.54 = 1,013.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.94/1,719.54 = 1,013.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.94x = 1,719.54 × 1,013.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.94x = 1,742,856.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,742,856.96/1,151.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.98

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