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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.75, 1,110.03 and 355

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.75, 1,110.03 and 355 is: 532.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.75 : 1,110.03 = 355 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.75/1,110.03 = 355/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.75x = 1,110.03 × 355
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.75x = 394,060.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,060.65/739.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.69

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