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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.91, 1,754.69 and 389.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.91, 1,754.69 and 389.93 is: 584.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.91 : 1,754.69 = 389.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.91/1,754.69 = 389.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.91x = 1,754.69 × 389.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.91x = 684,195.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,195.55/1,169.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.83

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