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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.33, 1,748.59 and 1,118.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.33, 1,748.59 and 1,118.41 is: 1,676.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.33 : 1,748.59 = 1,118.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.33/1,748.59 = 1,118.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.33x = 1,748.59 × 1,118.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.33x = 1,955,633.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,955,633.37/1,166.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.74

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