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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.70, 1,672.05 and 1,041.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.70, 1,672.05 and 1,041.80 is: 1,562.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.70 : 1,672.05 = 1,041.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.70/1,672.05 = 1,041.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.70x = 1,672.05 × 1,041.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.70x = 1,741,941.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,741,941.69/1,114.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,562.70

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