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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.73, 1,674.99 and 629.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.73, 1,674.99 and 629.75 is: 943.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.73 : 1,674.99 = 629.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.73/1,674.99 = 629.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.73x = 1,674.99 × 629.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.73x = 1,054,824.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,824.95/1,117.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.72

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