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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.78, 1,755.01 and 348.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.78, 1,755.01 and 348.08 is: 522.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.78 : 1,755.01 = 348.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.78/1,755.01 = 348.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.78x = 1,755.01 × 348.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.78x = 610,875.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,875.54/1,169.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.22

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