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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.41, 1,671.47 and 292.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.41, 1,671.47 and 292.75 is: 439.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.41 : 1,671.47 = 292.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.41/1,671.47 = 292.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.41x = 1,671.47 × 292.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.41x = 489,318.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,318.30/1,114.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.08

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