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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.66, 1,744.26 and 1,131.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.66, 1,744.26 and 1,131.86 is: 1,695.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.66 : 1,744.26 = 1,131.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.66/1,744.26 = 1,131.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.66x = 1,744.26 × 1,131.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.66x = 1,974,249.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,974,249.40/1,164.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,695.13

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