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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.55, 1,671.26 and 594.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.55, 1,671.26 and 594.41 is: 891.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.55 : 1,671.26 = 594.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.55/1,671.26 = 594.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.55x = 1,671.26 × 594.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.55x = 993,402.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,402.33/1,114.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.31

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