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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.76, 1,668.18 and 534.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.76, 1,668.18 and 534.68 is: 802.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.76 : 1,668.18 = 534.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.76/1,668.18 = 534.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.76x = 1,668.18 × 534.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.76x = 891,942.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,942.48/1,111.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.28

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