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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.09, 1,670.57 and 373.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.09, 1,670.57 and 373.44 is: 559.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.09 : 1,670.57 = 373.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.09/1,670.57 = 373.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.09x = 1,670.57 × 373.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.09x = 623,857.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,857.66/1,114.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.97

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