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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.04, 1,651.64 and 371.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.04, 1,651.64 and 371.12 is: 556.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.04 : 1,651.64 = 371.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.04/1,651.64 = 371.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.04x = 1,651.64 × 371.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.04x = 612,956.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,956.64/1,101.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.71

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