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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.62, 1,672.94 and 595.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.62, 1,672.94 and 595.06 is: 893.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.62 : 1,672.94 = 595.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.62/1,672.94 = 595.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.62x = 1,672.94 × 595.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.62x = 995,499.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,499.68/1,114.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.13

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