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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,739.55, 2,399.92 and 1,110.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,739.55, 2,399.92 and 1,110.11 is: 1,531.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,739.55 : 2,399.92 = 1,110.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,739.55/2,399.92 = 1,110.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,739.55x = 2,399.92 × 1,110.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,739.55x = 2,664,160.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,664,160.42/1,739.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.52

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