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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.55, 1,670.36 and 497.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.55, 1,670.36 and 497.11 is: 745.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.55 : 1,670.36 = 497.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.55/1,670.36 = 497.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.55x = 1,670.36 × 497.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.55x = 830,350.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,350.17/1,113.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.68

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