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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.31, 1,917.68 and 1,110.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.31, 1,917.68 and 1,110.65 is: 1,530.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.31 : 1,917.68 = 1,110.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.31/1,917.68 = 1,110.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.31x = 1,917.68 × 1,110.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.31x = 2,129,856.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,129,856.15/1,391.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530.83

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