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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.67, 1,731.56 and 1,113.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.67, 1,731.56 and 1,113.01 is: 1,667.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.67 : 1,731.56 = 1,113.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.67/1,731.56 = 1,113.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.67x = 1,731.56 × 1,113.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.67x = 1,927,243.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,927,243.60/1,155.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,667.64

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