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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.58, 1,754.68 and 347.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.58, 1,754.68 and 347.86 is: 521.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.58 : 1,754.68 = 347.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.58/1,754.68 = 347.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.58x = 1,754.68 × 347.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.58x = 610,382.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,382.98/1,169.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.88

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