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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.68, 1,665.66 and 461.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.68, 1,665.66 and 461.25 is: 691.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.68 : 1,665.66 = 461.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.68/1,665.66 = 461.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.68x = 1,665.66 × 461.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.68x = 768,285.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,285.68/1,110.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.73

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