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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.23, 2,011.17 and 560.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.23, 2,011.17 and 560.99 is: 841.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.23 : 2,011.17 = 560.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.23/2,011.17 = 560.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.23x = 2,011.17 × 560.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.23x = 1,128,236.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,236.20/1,341.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.20

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