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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.77, 1,670.63 and 344.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.77, 1,670.63 and 344.27 is: 516.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.77 : 1,670.63 = 344.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.77/1,670.63 = 344.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.77x = 1,670.63 × 344.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.77x = 575,140.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,140.30/1,113.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.39

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