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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.55, 1,664.61 and 379.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.55, 1,664.61 and 379.02 is: 568.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.55 : 1,664.61 = 379.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.55/1,664.61 = 379.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.55x = 1,664.61 × 379.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.55x = 630,920.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,920.48/1,109.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.63

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