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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.21, 1,754.46 and 909.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.21, 1,754.46 and 909.74 is: 1,365.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.21 : 1,754.46 = 909.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.21/1,754.46 = 909.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.21x = 1,754.46 × 909.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.21x = 1,596,106.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,596,106.83/1,169.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.11

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