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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.25, 1,664.02 and 378.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.25, 1,664.02 and 378.63 is: 567.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.25 : 1,664.02 = 378.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.25/1,664.02 = 378.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.25x = 1,664.02 × 378.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.25x = 630,047.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,047.89/1,109.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.99

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