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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.74, 1,664.03 and 764.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.74, 1,664.03 and 764.90 is: 1,144.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.74 : 1,664.03 = 764.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.74/1,664.03 = 764.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.74x = 1,664.03 × 764.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.74x = 1,272,804.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272,804.40/1,111.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.88

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