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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.99, 1,730.68 and 332.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.99, 1,730.68 and 332.04 is: 497.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.99 : 1,730.68 = 332.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.99/1,730.68 = 332.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.99x = 1,730.68 × 332.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.99x = 574,654.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,654.99/1,153.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.97

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