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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.76, 1,669.11 and 291.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.76, 1,669.11 and 291.03 is: 436.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.76 : 1,669.11 = 291.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.76/1,669.11 = 291.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.76x = 1,669.11 × 291.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.76x = 485,752.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,752.74/1,112.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.53

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