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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.22, 1,676.67 and 937.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.22, 1,676.67 and 937.78 is: 1,404.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.22 : 1,676.67 = 937.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.22/1,676.67 = 937.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.22x = 1,676.67 × 937.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.22x = 1,572,347.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,347.59/1,119.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.86

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