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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,535.73, 2,304.72 and 1,125.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,535.73, 2,304.72 and 1,125.91 is: 1,689.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,535.73 : 2,304.72 = 1,125.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,535.73/2,304.72 = 1,125.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,535.73x = 2,304.72 × 1,125.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,535.73x = 2,594,907.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,594,907.30/1,535.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.69

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