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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.15, 1,747.14 and 1,027.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.15, 1,747.14 and 1,027.47 is: 1,542.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.15 : 1,747.14 = 1,027.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.15/1,747.14 = 1,027.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.15x = 1,747.14 × 1,027.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.15x = 1,795,133.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,795,133.94/1,164.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.01

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