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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.82, 1,733.22 and 570.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.82, 1,733.22 and 570.43 is: 855.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.82 : 1,733.22 = 570.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.82/1,733.22 = 570.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.82x = 1,733.22 × 570.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.82x = 988,680.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,680.68/1,155.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.39

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