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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.94, 1,600.10 and 373.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.94, 1,600.10 and 373.44 is: 560.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.94 : 1,600.10 = 373.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.94/1,600.10 = 373.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.94x = 1,600.10 × 373.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.94x = 597,541.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,541.34/1,066.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.05

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