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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.80, 1,748.46 and 1,030.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.80, 1,748.46 and 1,030.80 is: 1,545.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.80 : 1,748.46 = 1,030.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.80/1,748.46 = 1,030.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.80x = 1,748.46 × 1,030.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.80x = 1,802,312.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,802,312.57/1,165.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.99

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