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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.30, 1,753.92 and 1,040.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.30, 1,753.92 and 1,040.48 is: 1,560.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.30 : 1,753.92 = 1,040.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.30/1,753.92 = 1,040.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.30x = 1,753.92 × 1,040.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.30x = 1,824,916.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,824,916.49/1,169.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,560.69

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