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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.22, 1,684.10 and 391.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.22, 1,684.10 and 391.80 is: 587.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.22 : 1,684.10 = 391.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.22/1,684.10 = 391.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.22x = 1,684.10 × 391.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.22x = 659,830.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,830.15/1,122.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.97

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