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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.76, 1,672.11 and 293.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.76, 1,672.11 and 293.08 is: 439.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.76 : 1,672.11 = 293.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.76/1,672.11 = 293.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.76x = 1,672.11 × 293.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.76x = 490,062.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,062.00/1,114.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.61

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