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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.76, 1,750.04 and 1,002.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.76, 1,750.04 and 1,002.56 is: 1,502.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.76 : 1,750.04 = 1,002.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.76/1,750.04 = 1,002.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.76x = 1,750.04 × 1,002.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.76x = 1,754,520.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,754,520.10/1,167.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.47

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