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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.72, 2,056.08 and 1,164.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.72, 2,056.08 and 1,164.80 is: 1,747.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.72 : 2,056.08 = 1,164.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.72/2,056.08 = 1,164.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.72x = 2,056.08 × 1,164.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.72x = 2,394,921.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,394,921.98/1,370.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.20

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