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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.04, 1,727.01 and 891.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.04, 1,727.01 and 891.14 is: 1,334.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.04 : 1,727.01 = 891.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.04/1,727.01 = 891.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.04x = 1,727.01 × 891.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.04x = 1,539,007.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,007.69/1,153.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.74

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