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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.75, 1,673.72 and 294.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.75, 1,673.72 and 294.02 is: 441.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.75 : 1,673.72 = 294.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.75/1,673.72 = 294.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.75x = 1,673.72 × 294.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.75x = 492,107.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,107.15/1,115.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.06

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