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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.73, 1,670.96 and 805.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.73, 1,670.96 and 805.82 is: 1,207.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.73 : 1,670.96 = 805.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.73/1,670.96 = 805.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.73x = 1,670.96 × 805.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.73x = 1,346,492.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,492.99/1,114.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.91

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