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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.29, 1,663.48 and 378.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.29, 1,663.48 and 378.93 is: 568.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.29 : 1,663.48 = 378.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.29/1,663.48 = 378.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.29x = 1,663.48 × 378.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.29x = 630,342.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,342.48/1,109.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.24

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