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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.03, 1,776.45 and 526.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.03, 1,776.45 and 526.36 is: 789.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.03 : 1,776.45 = 526.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.03/1,776.45 = 526.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.03x = 1,776.45 × 526.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.03x = 935,060.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,060.32/1,184.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.73

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