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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.56, 1,669.92 and 1,074.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.56, 1,669.92 and 1,074.72 is: 1,610.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.56 : 1,669.92 = 1,074.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.56/1,669.92 = 1,074.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.56x = 1,669.92 × 1,074.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.56x = 1,794,696.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794,696.42/1,114.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.23

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