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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.19, 1,752.11 and 552.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.19, 1,752.11 and 552.58 is: 828.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.19 : 1,752.11 = 552.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.19/1,752.11 = 552.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.19x = 1,752.11 × 552.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.19x = 968,180.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,180.94/1,169.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.08

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