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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.04, 1,734.80 and 376.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.04, 1,734.80 and 376.70 is: 564.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.04 : 1,734.80 = 376.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.04/1,734.80 = 376.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.04x = 1,734.80 × 376.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.04x = 653,488.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,488.60/1,157.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.79

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