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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.96, 1,732.06 and 1,091.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.96, 1,732.06 and 1,091.53 is: 1,638.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.96 : 1,732.06 = 1,091.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.96/1,732.06 = 1,091.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.96x = 1,732.06 × 1,091.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.96x = 1,890,595.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,890,595.45/1,153.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.35

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