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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.75, 1,666.16 and 341.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.75, 1,666.16 and 341.25 is: 511.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.75 : 1,666.16 = 341.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.75/1,666.16 = 341.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.75x = 1,666.16 × 341.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.75x = 568,577.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,577.10/1,110.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.89

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