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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.56, 1,752.84 and 806.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.56, 1,752.84 and 806.22 is: 1,209.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.56 : 1,752.84 = 806.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.56/1,752.84 = 806.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.56x = 1,752.84 × 806.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.56x = 1,413,174.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,174.66/1,168.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.33

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