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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.82, 1,735.92 and 463.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.82, 1,735.92 and 463.64 is: 695.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.82 : 1,735.92 = 463.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.82/1,735.92 = 463.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.82x = 1,735.92 × 463.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.82x = 804,841.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,841.95/1,156.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.74

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