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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.25, 1,749.48 and 813.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.25, 1,749.48 and 813.94 is: 1,219.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.25 : 1,749.48 = 813.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.25/1,749.48 = 813.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.25x = 1,749.48 × 813.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.25x = 1,423,967.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,423,967.68/1,167.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.94

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