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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.81, 1,670.99 and 344.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.81, 1,670.99 and 344.31 is: 516.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.81 : 1,670.99 = 344.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.81/1,670.99 = 344.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.81x = 1,670.99 × 344.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.81x = 575,338.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,338.57/1,113.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.55

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