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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.94, 1,692 and 347.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.94, 1,692 and 347.88 is: 521.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.94 : 1,692 = 347.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.94/1,692 = 347.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.94x = 1,692 × 347.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.94x = 588,612.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,612.96/1,127.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.85

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