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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.55, 1,731.83 and 767.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.55, 1,731.83 and 767.04 is: 1,150.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.55 : 1,731.83 = 767.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.55/1,731.83 = 767.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.55x = 1,731.83 × 767.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.55x = 1,328,391.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328,391.48/1,154.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.57

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