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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.13, 1,747.96 and 395.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.13, 1,747.96 and 395.63 is: 593.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.13 : 1,747.96 = 395.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.13/1,747.96 = 395.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.13x = 1,747.96 × 395.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.13x = 691,535.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,535.69/1,165.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.53

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