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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.04, 1,665.16 and 589.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.04, 1,665.16 and 589.75 is: 884.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.04 : 1,665.16 = 589.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.04/1,665.16 = 589.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.04x = 1,665.16 × 589.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.04x = 982,022.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,022.47/1,110.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.68

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