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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.75, 1,664.88 and 747.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.75, 1,664.88 and 747.46 is: 1,120.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.75 : 1,664.88 = 747.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.75/1,664.88 = 747.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.75x = 1,664.88 × 747.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.75x = 1,244,431.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,431.20/1,110.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.35

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