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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.04, 1,681.83 and 390.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.04, 1,681.83 and 390.65 is: 586.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.04 : 1,681.83 = 390.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.04/1,681.83 = 390.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.04x = 1,681.83 × 390.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.04x = 656,998.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,998.48/1,121.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.06

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